公开(公告)号：US09372935B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US12165027

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F11/1458 ,  G06F17/30035 ,  G06F17/3071 ,  G06F17/30864

Abstract: An exemplary method includes receiving data representative of a content instance over a network from an access device associated with a user, storing the data representative of the content instance, providing the user with an interface configured to allow the user to define at least one access rule corresponding to the content instance, the at least one access rule based on at least one user profile and at least one access device profile, receiving a communication from another access device over the network, and performing a predefined action related to the content instance in response to the communication and in accordance with the at least one access rule.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括：通过网络从与用户相关联的访问设备接收表示内容实例的数据，存储表示内容实例的数据，向用户提供被配置为允许用户定义至少一个访问规则 对应于所述内容实例，所述至少一个访问规则基于至少一个用户简档和至少一个访问设备简档，从所述网络上的另一接入设备接收通信，并响应于所述内容实例执行预定义的动作 根据至少一个访问规则进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20090327305A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12165027

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F11/1458 ,  G06F17/30035 ,  G06F17/3071 ,  G06F17/30864

Abstract: An exemplary method includes receiving data representative of a content instance over a network from an access device associated with a user, storing the data representative of the content instance, providing the user with an interface configured to allow the user to define at least one access rule corresponding to the content instance, the at least one access rule based on at least one user profile and at least one access device profile, receiving a communication from another access device over the network, and performing a predefined action related to the content instance in response to the communication and in accordance with the at least one access rule.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括：通过网络从与用户相关联的访问设备接收表示内容实例的数据，存储表示内容实例的数据，向用户提供被配置为允许用户定义至少一个访问规则 对应于所述内容实例，所述至少一个访问规则基于至少一个用户简档和至少一个访问设备简档，从所述网络上的另一接入设备接收通信，并响应于所述内容实例执行预定义的动作 根据至少一个访问规则进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20100082515A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12238866

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Ryan Trees

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Ryan Trees

IPC: G06N5/02

CPC classification number: G06N3/006 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: In an exemplary method, an agent facility associated with an access device and a user is maintained, data representative of one or more rules associated with the user is also maintained, at least one environmental factor of the user is detected, and a predefined action is performed with the agent facility in response to the detected environmental factor and in accordance with at least one of the rules. In another exemplary method, a virtual entity configured to electronically represent one or more traits is maintained, electronic interaction by the virtual entity with at least one user is facilitated, at least one environmental factor of the user is detected; and at least one parameter defining the virtual entity is adjusted in accordance with the at least one detected environmental factor.

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，维护与访问设备和用户相关联的代理设施，还维护表示与用户相关联的一个或多个规则的数据，检测到用户的至少一个环境因素，并且预定义的动作是 根据检测到的环境因素并根据规则中的至少一个与代理设施一起执行。 在另一示例性方法中，维护被配置为电子地表示一个或多个特征的虚拟实体，促进由虚拟实体与至少一个用户的电子交互，检测用户的至少一个环境因素; 并且根据所述至少一个检测到的环境因素来调整定义所述虚拟实体的至少一个参数。

公开(公告)号：US20100080412A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12242840

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06T11/203 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/40 ,  H04L43/065

Abstract: An exemplary method includes generating a graphic configured to represent a strength of communication between a user and another user and modifying the graphic based on at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users. An exemplary system includes a storage facility configured to maintain data associated with a strength of communication between a user and another user and a strength of communication facility configured to generate a graphic configured to graphically represent the strength of communication in accordance with the data. The strength of communication facility is further configured to modify the graphic based on a change in at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括生成被配置为表示用户与另一用户之间的通信强度并且基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素来修改图形的图形。 示例性系统包括被配置为保持与用户与另一用户之间的通信强度相关联的数据的存储设备以及被配置为生成被配置为以图形方式表示根据该数据的通信强度的通信设施的强度。 通信设施的强度还被配置为基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素的变化来修改图形。

公开(公告)号：US20100083125A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12242515

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Ruchir Rodrigues ,  Raul Aldrey ,  Michelle Felt ,  Jack Hao ,  Robert Beckwith

Inventor： Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Ruchir Rodrigues ,  Raul Aldrey ,  Michelle Felt ,  Jack Hao ,  Robert Beckwith

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M3/4931

Abstract: In an exemplary method, contacts data for a network address book is maintained, data representative of at least a portion of a local address book maintained on an access device is received over a network, and the received local address book data is used to perform at least one connected address book operation. In one example in which the contacts data includes data representative of a network address book listing associated with a user, data representative of a persona associated with the user is maintained, a request to access the network address book listing is received, and at least a subset of the data representative of the network address book listing is identified and provided in response to the request and based at least in part on the persona.

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，维护网络地址簿的联系人数据，通过网络接收表示在接入设备上维护的本地地址簿的至少一部分的数据，并且接收到的本地地址簿数据被用于在 至少一个连接的地址簿操作。 在其中联系人数据包括表示与用户相关联的网络地址簿列表的数据的一个示例中，维护表示与用户相关联的角色的数据，接收访问网络地址簿列表的请求，并且至少一个 代表网络地址簿列表的数据的子集响应于该请求被识别和提供，并且至少部分地基于该角色。

公开(公告)号：US09129023B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US12242515

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Ruchir Rodrigues ,  Raul Aldrey ,  Michelle Felt ,  Jack Hao ,  Robert Beckwith

Inventor： Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Ruchir Rodrigues ,  Raul Aldrey ,  Michelle Felt ,  Jack Hao ,  Robert Beckwith

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M1/2745 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M3/4931

Abstract: In an exemplary method, contacts data for a network address book is maintained, data representative of at least a portion of a local address book maintained on an access device is received over a network, and the received local address book data is used to perform at least one connected address book operation. In one example in which the contacts data includes data representative of a network address book listing associated with a user, data representative of a persona associated with the user is maintained, a request to access the network address book listing is received, and at least a subset of the data representative of the network address book listing is identified and provided in response to the request and based at least in part on the persona.

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，维护网络地址簿的联系人数据，通过网络接收表示在接入设备上维护的本地地址簿的至少一部分的数据，并且接收到的本地地址簿数据被用于在 至少一个连接的地址簿操作。 在其中联系人数据包括表示与用户相关联的网络地址簿列表的数据的一个示例中，维护表示与用户相关联的角色的数据，接收访问网络地址簿列表的请求，并且至少一个 代表网络地址簿列表的数据的子集响应于该请求被识别和提供，并且至少部分地基于该角色。

公开(公告)号：US08514226B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12242840

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G06T11/40

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06T11/203 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/40 ,  H04L43/065

Abstract: An exemplary method includes generating a graphic configured to represent a strength of communication between a user and another user and modifying the graphic based on at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users. An exemplary system includes a storage facility configured to maintain data associated with a strength of communication between a user and another user and a strength of communication facility configured to generate a graphic configured to graphically represent the strength of communication in accordance with the data. The strength of communication facility is further configured to modify the graphic based on a change in at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括生成被配置为表示用户与另一用户之间的通信强度并且基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素来修改图形的图形。 示例性系统包括被配置为保持与用户与另一用户之间的通信强度相关联的数据的存储设备以及被配置为生成被配置为以图形方式表示根据该数据的通信强度的通信设施的强度。 通信设施的强度还被配置为基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素的变化来修改图形。

公开(公告)号：US09918043B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US11474991

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a requesting media content processing subsystem and a network entity. The requesting media content processing subsystem is configured to transmit to the network entity a request to access a snippet of a media content instance. The network entity is configured to augment the snippet with additional media content and provide a user with access to the augmented snippet via the requesting media content processing subsystem.

公开(公告)号：US08930405B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US12904094

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  Y10S707/951

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a media program scheduling facility 1) retrieving data associated with a fantasy game, the data representing players of interest engaged in a real-life competitive activity that forms a basis for the fantasy game, 2) determining, based on the data representing the players of interest and on media program listing data associated with a plurality of media programs, one or more of the media programs that are associated with the players of interest, and 3) providing a scheduling screen for display, the scheduling screen containing listing information for each of the one or more media programs determined to be associated with the players of interest. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括媒体节目安排设施1）检索与幻想游戏相关联的数据，代表参与现实生活中竞争活动的玩家的数据，形成幻想游戏的基础; 2）基于数据 代表感兴趣的玩家和媒体节目列出与多个媒体节目相关联的数据，与感兴趣的玩家相关联的一个或多个媒体节目，以及3）提供用于显示的调度屏幕，包含列表的调度屏幕 确定与感兴趣的玩家相关联的一个或多个媒体节目中的每一个的信息。 还公开了相应的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08752111B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US11779448

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a content delivery subsystem configured to receive media content from a content provider and transmit the media content over a network to a content processing subsystem configured to process and provide the media content for presentation to an end user. The content delivery subsystem is further configured to maintain resource data associated with at least one of the media content and the content provider, make at least a subset of the resource data available to the content processing subsystem for inclusion in an end user interface, provide a content customization portal for access by the content provider, authenticate the content provider accessing the content customization portal, receive custom content from the authenticated content provider via the content customization portal, validate the custom content, and provide the custom content to the content processing subsystem for inclusion in the end user interface.

Abstract translation: 示例性系统包括：内容传送子系统，被配置为从内容提供者接收媒体内容，并通过网络将媒体内容发送到内容处理子系统，该内容处理子系统被配置为处理并提供媒体内容以呈现给终端用户。 所述内容传送子系统还被配置为维护与所述媒体内容和所述内容提供者中的至少一个相关联的资源数据，使得所述资源数据的至少一个子集可用于所述内容处理子系统以包括在最终用户界面中， 内容定制门户，用于内容提供商的访问，对访问内容定制门户的内容提供商进行身份验证，通过内容定制门户从经过身份验证的内容提供商接收定制内容，验证自定义内容，并向内容处理子系统提供自定义内容 包含在最终用户界面中。