公开(公告)号：US08839314B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13835218

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Philip Ted Kortum ,  Marc Andrew Sullivan ,  Jeffrey Lewis Brandt

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N5/50

CPC classification number: H04N21/436 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: A method at a first set top box includes transmitting to a second set top box a request to use a television tuner associated with the second set top box. The method further includes receiving a return recording option from the second set top box. The method also includes generating an indication of a rejection of the request from the second set top box based on the received return recording option. The indication includes a graphical message specifying the rejection of the request.

Abstract translation: 第一机顶盒的方法包括向第二机顶盒发送使用与第二机顶盒相关联的电视调谐器的请求。 该方法还包括从第二机顶盒接收返回记录选项。 该方法还包括基于所接收的返回记录选项从第二机顶盒生成拒绝请求的指示。 该指示包括指定拒绝请求的图形消息。

公开(公告)号：US09521452B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14516041

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Philip Ted Kortum ,  Marc Andrew Sullivan

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/4331 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2401 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method includes determining an available bandwidth of a data interface connected to a media device. The method includes receiving a first portion of each of a plurality of video files and storing the first portion of each of the plurality of video files in a memory. A size of the memory to store each first portion is determined based on a pre-cache file size associated with a video file of the plurality of video files. The pre-cache file size is based on the available bandwidth. The method further includes, in response to detecting a change in the available bandwidth, adjusting the pre-cache file size associated with the video file, where the pre-cache file size decreases when the available bandwidth increases to a second available bandwidth.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括确定连接到媒体设备的数据接口的可用带宽。 该方法包括接收多个视频文件中的每一个的第一部分并将多个视频文件中的每一个的第一部分存储在存储器中。 基于与多个视频文件的视频文件相关联的预缓存文件大小来确定用于存储每个第一部分的存储器的大小。 预缓存文件大小基于可用带宽。 该方法还包括响应于检测可用带宽的变化，调整与视频文件相关联的预缓存文件大小，其中，当可用带宽增加到第二可用带宽时，预缓存文件大小减小。

公开(公告)号：US09571702B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13759187

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Marc Andrew Sullivan ,  Philip Ted Kortum ,  Jeffrey Lewis Brandt

IPC: H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N19/426

CPC classification number: H04N5/04 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N19/427 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/4621

Abstract: A particular method includes receiving a video stream to be displayed on a display device. The method also includes, during a first time period, sending a low resolution version of the video stream to the display device while recovering a full resolution version of the video stream. The method further includes synchronizing the low resolution version of the video stream with the full resolution version of the video stream. The method also includes, during a second time period after the first time period, switching from sending the low resolution version of the video stream to the display device to sending the full resolution version of the video stream to the display device.

Abstract translation: 一种特定方法包括接收要在显示设备上显示的视频流。 该方法还包括在第一时间段期间将视频流的低分辨率版本发送到显示设备，同时恢复视频流的全分辨率版本。 该方法还包括将视频流的低分辨率版本与视频流的全分辨率版本同步。 该方法还包括在第一时间段之后的第二时间段期间从将视频流的低分辨率版本发送到显示设备以将视频流的全分辨率版本发送到显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130148023A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13759187

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Marc Andrew Sullivan ,  Philip Ted Kortum ,  Jeffrey Lewis Brandt

IPC: H04N5/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/04 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N19/427 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/4621

Abstract: A particular method includes receiving a video stream to be displayed on a display device. The method also includes, during a first time period, sending a low resolution version of the video stream to the display device while recovering a full resolution version of the video stream. The method further includes synchronizing the low resolution version of the video stream with the full resolution version of the video stream. The method also includes, during a second time period after the first time period, switching from sending the low resolution version of the video stream to the display device to sending the full resolution version of the video stream to the display device.

Abstract translation: 一种特定方法包括接收要在显示设备上显示的视频流。 该方法还包括在第一时间段期间将视频流的低分辨率版本发送到显示设备，同时恢复视频流的全分辨率版本。 该方法还包括将视频流的低分辨率版本与视频流的全分辨率版本同步。 该方法还包括在第一时间段之后的第二时间段期间从将视频流的低分辨率版本发送到显示设备以将视频流的全分辨率版本发送到显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150040178A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14516041

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Philip Ted Kortum ,  Marc Andrew Sullivan

IPC: H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/258

CPC classification number: H04N21/4331 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2401 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method includes determining an available bandwidth of a data interface connected to a media device. The method includes receiving a first portion of each of a plurality of video files and storing the first portion of each of the plurality of video files in a memory. A size of the memory to store each first portion is determined based on a pre-cache file size associated with a video file of the plurality of video files. The pre-cache file size is based on the available bandwidth. The method further includes, in response to detecting a change in the available bandwidth, adjusting the pre-cache file size associated with the video file, where the pre-cache file size decreases when the available bandwidth increases to a second available bandwidth.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括确定连接到媒体设备的数据接口的可用带宽。 该方法包括接收多个视频文件中的每一个的第一部分并将多个视频文件中的每一个的第一部分存储在存储器中。 基于与多个视频文件的视频文件相关联的预缓存文件大小来确定用于存储每个第一部分的存储器的大小。 预缓存文件大小基于可用带宽。 该方法还包括响应于检测可用带宽的变化，调整与视频文件相关联的预缓存文件大小，其中，当可用带宽增加到第二可用带宽时，预缓存文件大小减小。

公开(公告)号：US20130205351A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13835218

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I., L.P.

Inventor： Philip Ted Kortum ,  Marc Andrew Sullivan ,  Jeffrey Lewis Brandt

IPC: H04N21/436

CPC classification number: H04N21/436 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: A method at a first set top box includes transmitting to a second set top box a request to use a television tuner associated with the second set top box. The method further includes receiving a return recording option from the second set top box. The method also includes generating an indication of a rejection of the request from the second set top box based on the received return recording option. The indication includes a graphical message specifying the rejection of the request.

Abstract translation: 第一机顶盒的方法包括向第二机顶盒发送使用与第二机顶盒相关联的电视调谐器的请求。 该方法还包括从第二机顶盒接收返回记录选项。 该方法还包括基于所接收的返回记录选项从第二机顶盒生成拒绝请求的指示。 该指示包括指定拒绝请求的图形消息。

公开(公告)号：US20130019275A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13625412

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Miles Pierce ,  Philip Ted Kortum ,  Theodore Pasquale

IPC: H04N21/40

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04M1/2535 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4396 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4428 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: A handset is configurable to communicate with an entertainment system. The handset includes a front side that includes a first set of controls configured to control an audio stream or a video stream of the entertainment system. The handset also includes a back side that is opposite the front side, the back side including a first phone call disposition control corresponding to a first disposition action.

Abstract translation: 手机可配置为与娱乐系统进行通信。 手机包括前侧，其包括被配置为控制娱乐系统的音频流或视频流的第一组控制。 手机还包括与前侧相对的后侧，后侧包括对应于第一配置动作的第一电话呼叫处理控制。