公开(公告)号：US07830833B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11120512

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Gordon Kent Walker ,  An Chen ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Bruce Collins

Inventor： Gordon Kent Walker ,  An Chen ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Bruce Collins

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/2838 ,  H04L67/36 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26603 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W92/08

Abstract: A method for improved presentation of media information for wireless communication is described herein. Media services and program packages are ranked and ranking information is delivered to a mobile device along with the media information. The ranking information is then used by the mobile device to arrange the media services in a ranked order. The ranking information can also be used to assign a default service that is displayed whenever the mobile device is activated or whenever a selection is made to view media content. The ranking information can also be used to arrange program packages in a ranked order for subscription purposes.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种用于改善无线通信的媒体信息呈现的方法。 媒体服务和节目包被排序，排名信息与媒体信息一起传送到移动设备。 然后，移动设备使用排名信息以排列顺序排列媒体服务。 排名信息还可用于分配每当移动设备被激活时或每当进行选择来查看媒体内容时显示的默认服务。 排名信息还可以用于按排序顺序排列节目包以进行预订。

公开(公告)号：US20090210706A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12370478

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: PRASANNA KANNAN ,  An Mei Chen ,  Thadi M. Nagaraj ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Jangwon Lee

Inventor： PRASANNA KANNAN ,  An Mei Chen ,  Thadi M. Nagaraj ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Jangwon Lee

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/062 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/63345

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for conditional access of non real-time (NRT) content in a distribution system. A method includes encrypting NRT content with a control word (CW) to generate encrypted NRT content, providing the CW to entitlement control message (ECM) generators, receiving ECMs from the ECM generators, wherein each ECM comprises a unique encryption of the CW to provide conditional access to the CW, and providing the encrypted NRT content and the ECMs for transmission over a distribution network. An apparatus includes a synchronizer configured to provide a CW to ECM generators and receive ECMs from the ECM generators, wherein each ECM comprises a unique encryption of the CW to provide conditional access to the CW, and a management module configured to encrypt the NRT content with the CW to generate encrypted NRT content and provide the encrypted NRT content and the ECMs for transmission over the distribution network.

Abstract translation: 用于分发系统中非实时（NRT）内容条件访问的方法和装置。 一种方法包括用控制字（CW）对NRT内容进行加密以产生加密的NRT内容，向CW授权控制消息（ECM）生成器提供CW，从ECM生成器接收ECM，其中每个ECM包括CW的唯一加密以提供 对CW进行条件访问，以及提供加密的NRT内容和ECM，用于通过分发网络进行传输。 一种装置，包括配置成向ECM发生器提供CW并从ECM发生器接收ECM的同步器，其中每个ECM包括CW的唯一加密以提供对CW的条件访问;以及管理模块，被配置为用 CW产生加密的NRT内容，并提供经加密的NRT内容和ECM，用于通过分发网络进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US20080159278A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11739603

申请日：2007-04-24

Applicant: Sajith Balraj ,  Kenton A. Younkin ,  Bruce Collins ,  Robert Riley ,  Ben A. Saidi ,  Jai N. Subrahmanyam

Inventor： Sajith Balraj ,  Kenton A. Younkin ,  Bruce Collins ,  Robert Riley ,  Ben A. Saidi ,  Jai N. Subrahmanyam

IPC: H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/189 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04W4/18

Abstract: Multiplexer to transmitter interface protocol. A method for a data interface protocol is provided that includes receiving a first packet stream having at least one overhead information symbol (OIS) group and at least one multicast logical channel (MLC) group, and mapping each OIS group to an OIS descriptor packet and at least one OIS payload packet. The method also includes mapping each MLC group to an MLC descriptor packet and at least one MLC payload packet, and outputting the OIS descriptor, OIS payload, MLC descriptor, and MLC payload packets in a second packet stream. An apparatus includes input logic to receive the first packet stream, processing logic to map each OIS group to an OIS descriptor packet an OIS payload packet, and each MLC group to an MLC descriptor packet and an MLC payload packet, and output logic to output the mapped packets in a second packet stream.

Abstract translation: 多路复用器到发射机接口协议。 提供了一种用于数据接口协议的方法，包括接收具有至少一个开销信息符号（OIS）组和至少一个多播逻辑信道（MLC）组的第一分组流，并将每个OIS组映射到OIS描述符分组， 至少一个OIS有效载荷分组。 该方法还包括将每个MLC组映射到MLC描述符分组和至少一个MLC有效载荷分组，并且在第二分组流中输出OIS描述符，OIS有效载荷，MLC描述符和MLC有效载荷分组。 一种装置包括用于接收第一分组流的输入逻辑，处理逻辑以将每个OIS组映射到OIS描述符分组OIS有效载荷分组，并将每个MLC组映射到MLC描述符分组和MLC有效载荷分组，以及输出逻辑以输出 在第二分组流中映射分组。

公开(公告)号：US08499119B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12419193

申请日：2009-04-06

Applicant: Sajith Balraj ,  An Mei Chen

Inventor： Sajith Balraj ,  An Mei Chen

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04L65/4069 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Aspects relate to systems and methods for providing the ability to customize content delivery. A device can cache multiple presentations. The device can establish a cache depth upon initiation of the subscription service. The device can provide an interface to select a cache depth. The cache depth can be the number of presentations the device will maintain on the device at a given time.

Abstract translation: 方面涉及提供自定义内容传递能力的系统和方法。 设备可以缓存多个演示文稿。 该设备可以在启动订阅服务时建立高速缓存深度。 该设备可以提供一个接口来选择缓存深度。 缓存深度可以是在给定时间设备将在设备上维护的演示数量。

公开(公告)号：US20060253882A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11139129

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: An Chen ,  Gordon Walker ,  Sajith Balraj

Inventor： An Chen ,  Gordon Walker ,  Sajith Balraj

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04L67/30 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/34

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for auto-subscription in a network environment. A method is provided that includes determining an affiliate associated with a device, and identifying a package associated with the affiliate. The method also includes generating system information parameters that identify the package, and transmitting the system information parameters to the device. The method also includes receiving a subscription request from the device, wherein the subscription request requests that the device be automatically subscribed to receive the package.

Abstract translation: 在网络环境中自动订阅的方法和装置。 提供了一种方法，其包括确定与设备相关联的关联公司，以及识别与关联公司相关联的包裹。 该方法还包括生成识别包的系统信息参数，以及将系统信息参数发送到设备。 所述方法还包括从所述设备接收订阅请求，其中所述订阅请求请求所述设备被自动订阅以接收所述包。

公开(公告)号：US08819843B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12370478

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Prasanna Kannan ,  An Mei Chen ,  Thadi M. Nagaraj ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Jangwon Lee

Inventor： Prasanna Kannan ,  An Mei Chen ,  Thadi M. Nagaraj ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Jangwon Lee

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: H04L63/062 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/63345

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for conditional access of non real-time (NRT) content in a distribution system. A method includes encrypting NRT content with a control word (CW) to generate encrypted NRT content, providing the CW to entitlement control message (ECM) generators, receiving ECMs from the ECM generators, wherein each ECM comprises a unique encryption of the CW to provide conditional access to the CW, and providing the encrypted NRT content and the ECMs for transmission over a distribution network. An apparatus includes a synchronizer configured to provide a CW to ECM generators and receive ECMs from the ECM generators, wherein each ECM comprises a unique encryption of the CW to provide conditional access to the CW, and a management module configured to encrypt the NRT content with the CW to generate encrypted NRT content and provide the encrypted NRT content and the ECMs for transmission over the distribution network.

Abstract translation: 用于分发系统中非实时（NRT）内容条件访问的方法和装置。 一种方法包括用控制字（CW）对NRT内容进行加密以产生加密的NRT内容，向CW授权控制消息（ECM）生成器提供CW，从ECM生成器接收ECM，其中每个ECM包括CW的唯一加密以提供 对CW进行条件访问，以及提供加密的NRT内容和ECM，用于通过分发网络进行传输。 一种装置，包括配置成向ECM发生器提供CW并从ECM发生器接收ECM的同步器，其中每个ECM包括CW的唯一加密以提供对CW的条件访问;以及管理模块，被配置为用 CW产生加密的NRT内容，并提供经加密的NRT内容和ECM，用于通过分发网络进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US20080268787A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12107684

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Ralph Akram Gholmieh ,  An Mei Chen ,  Michael DeVico ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ying Gao

Inventor： Ralph Akram Gholmieh ,  An Mei Chen ,  Michael DeVico ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ying Gao

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/20 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04W52/0241

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for service acquisition in a broadcast system. In an aspect, a method includes detecting whether a loss of service has occurred, and initiating acquisition attempts during an aggressive acquisition phase if a loss of service has occurred, wherein a backoff time interval between successive acquisition attempts is constant or increased, and wherein the aggressive acquisition phase ends when service acquisition is achieved or a selected number of acquisition attempts have been performed. An apparatus includes interface logic configured to detect whether a loss of service has occurred, and processing logic configured to initiate acquisition attempts during an aggressive acquisition phase if a loss of service has occurred, wherein a backoff time interval between successive acquisition attempts is constant or increased, and wherein the aggressive acquisition phase ends when service acquisition is achieved or a selected number of acquisition attempts have been performed.

Abstract translation: 在广播系统中服务获取的方法和装置。 在一方面，一种方法包括检测是否已经发生服务丢失，以及如果已经发生服务丢失，则在攻击性获取阶段期间开始获取尝试，其中连续采集尝试之间的退避时间间隔是恒定的或增加的，并且其中 当实现服务采集或执行了选定数量的采集尝试时，积极的采集阶段结束。 一种装置，包括：接口逻辑，被配置为检测是否已经发生服务丢失;以及处理逻辑，被配置为：如果已经发生服务丢失，则在攻击性获取阶段期间发起捕获尝试，其中连续采集尝试之间的退避时间间隔是恒定的或增加的 ，并且其中当实现服务获取或已经执行了所选择的获取尝试次数时，所述积极获取阶段结束。

公开(公告)号：US08886745B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12419184

申请日：2009-04-06

Applicant: Prasanna Kannan ,  Carlos Marcelo Dias Pazos ,  An Mei Chen ,  Sajith Balraj

Inventor： Prasanna Kannan ,  Carlos Marcelo Dias Pazos ,  An Mei Chen ,  Sajith Balraj

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3002

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivering auxiliary data to a wireless or other device. Content, such as audio, video or textual content, can be hosted by a server for delivery to the device. The content can have associated resources, for example icons, barkers, intros, and outros that are associated with television programming or other media content. A metadata document can describe the set of resources or other auxiliary data associated with a service, channel or content by indicating a resource descriptor, and a URL or other associated resource locator information. The metadata document can be encoded in XML or other formats. The device can locate resources that are intended to be delivered with selected content, since links to the resources are integrated in the metadata document. From the resource descriptor, the device can also identify how a particular resource should be utilized for the service, channel or content.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及用于将辅助数据传送到无线或其他设备的系统和方法。 诸如音频，视频或文本内容的内容可以由服务器托管以传送到设备。 内容可以具有与电视节目或其他媒体内容相关联的相关联的资源，例如图标，标记，简介和外联。 元数据文档可以通过指示资源描述符以及URL或其他相关联的资源定位符信息来描述与服务，信道或内容相关联的资源集合或其他辅助数据。 元数据文档可以以XML或其他格式进行编码。 设备可以定位要与所选内容一起提供的资源，因为到资源的链接被集成在元数据文档中。 从资源描述符，设备还可以识别如何将特定资源用于服务，频道或内容。

公开(公告)号：US08331969B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12107684

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Ralph Akram Gholmieh ,  An Mei Chen ,  Michael DeVico ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ying Gao

Inventor： Ralph Akram Gholmieh ,  An Mei Chen ,  Michael DeVico ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ying Gao

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/20 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04W52/0241

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for service acquisition in a broadcast system. In an aspect, a method includes detecting whether a loss of service has occurred, and initiating acquisition attempts during an aggressive acquisition phase if a loss of service has occurred, wherein a backoff time interval between successive acquisition attempts is constant or increased, and wherein the aggressive acquisition phase ends when service acquisition is achieved or a selected number of acquisition attempts have been performed. An apparatus includes interface logic configured to detect whether a loss of service has occurred, and processing logic configured to initiate acquisition attempts during an aggressive acquisition phase if a loss of service has occurred, wherein a backoff time interval between successive acquisition attempts is constant or increased, and wherein the aggressive acquisition phase ends when service acquisition is achieved or a selected number of acquisition attempts have been performed.

Abstract translation: 在广播系统中服务获取的方法和装置。 在一方面，一种方法包括检测是否已经发生服务丢失，以及如果已经发生服务丢失，则在攻击性获取阶段期间开始获取尝试，其中连续采集尝试之间的退避时间间隔是恒定的或增加的，并且其中 当实现服务采集或执行了选定数量的采集尝试时，积极的采集阶段结束。 一种装置，包括：接口逻辑，被配置为检测是否已经发生服务丢失;以及处理逻辑，被配置为：如果已经发生服务丢失，则在攻击性获取阶段期间发起捕获尝试，其中连续采集尝试之间的退避时间间隔是恒定的或增加的 ，并且其中当实现服务获取或已经执行了所选择的获取尝试次数时，所述积极获取阶段结束。

公开(公告)号：US07031291B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10428400

申请日：2003-05-02

Applicant: An Mei Chen ,  Ling Hang ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ben Saidi

Inventor： An Mei Chen ,  Ling Hang ,  Sajith Balraj ,  Ben Saidi

IPC: H04B7/216

CPC classification number: H04W76/27 ,  H04W52/0216 ,  H04W52/0219 ,  H04W68/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for exchanging information with a dormant target communication device provide for locating a dormant target communication device by a wireless infrastructure, forwarding information to the dormant target communication device by the wireless infrastructure, and allowing the dormant target communication device, upon receiving said information from the wireless structure, to start forwarding information to the wireless structure. The methods and apparatus further provides for piggybacking information sent to and/or received from the dormant target communication device.

Abstract translation: 用于与休眠目标通信装置交换信息的方法和装置提供了通过无线基础设施定位休眠目标通信装置，通过无线基础设施将信息转发到休眠目标通信装置，并且在接收到所述信息时允许休眠目标通信装置 从无线结构开始向无线结构转发信息。 所述方法和装置还提供捎带发送到和/或从休眠目标通信设备接收的信息。