公开(公告)号：US09050531B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14014036

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  A63F13/20 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N2005/44534

Abstract: In various implementations, a remote transmits a first signal to a currently controlled first content player of a network of content players and a second signal to a proximate content player. If the first player is notified that a second player received the second signal, the first player may command the remote to activate a display associated with the second player. However, if the first player is not notified, the first player may command the remote to activate all known displays. In addition, the first player may also instruct the remote to configure which player the remote controls. In some implementations, the remote stores a table transmitted by a player of the network of players including entries corresponding to players and including commands for associated components. In such implementations, control configuration may include configuring which entry of the table is utilized.

Abstract translation: 在各种实现中，远程将第一信号发送到内容播放器的网络的当前受控的第一内容播放器，并将第二信号发送到邻近的内容播放器。 如果第一播放器被通知第二播放器接收到第二信号，则第一播放器可以命令遥控器激活与第二播放器相关联的显示。 然而，如果没有通知第一播放器，则第一播放器可以命令遥控器激活所有已知的显示。 另外，第一播放器还可以指示遥控器配置遥控器中的哪个播放器。 在一些实现中，远程存储由播放器网络的播放器发送的表，包括对应于播放器的条目，并且包括用于相关联的组件的命令。 在这种实现中，控制配置可以包括配置表的哪个条目被利用。

公开(公告)号：US20130344962A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US14014036

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: A63F13/06

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N2005/44534

Abstract: In various implementations, a remote transmits a first signal to a currently controlled first content player of a network of content players and a second signal to a proximate content player. If the first player is notified that a second player received the second signal, the first player may command the remote to activate a display associated with the second player. However, if the first player is not notified, the first player may command the remote to activate all known displays. In addition, the first player may also instruct the remote to configure which player the remote controls. In some implementations, the remote stores a table transmitted by a player of the network of players including entries corresponding to players and including commands for associated components. In such implementations, control configuration may include configuring which entry of the table is utilized.

Abstract translation: 在各种实现中，远程将第一信号发送到内容播放器的网络的当前受控的第一内容播放器，并将第二信号发送到邻近的内容播放器。 如果第一播放器被通知第二播放器接收到第二信号，则第一播放器可以命令遥控器激活与第二播放器相关联的显示。 然而，如果没有通知第一播放器，则第一播放器可以命令遥控器激活所有已知的显示。 另外，第一播放器还可以指示遥控器配置遥控器中的哪个播放器。 在一些实现中，远程存储由播放器网络的播放器发送的表，包括对应于播放器的条目，并且包括用于相关联的组件的命令。 在这种实现中，控制配置可以包括配置表的哪个条目被利用。

公开(公告)号：US20130340002A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13973935

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams ,  Christopher W. Bruhn

IPC: H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04N21/42221 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/76 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing pairing between a remote device and a plurality of devices including establishing a list of pairing-capable devices, the list comprising a portion of the plurality of devices, measuring a plurality of link qualities between the remote device and the pairing-capable devices, comparing, with a processor, the plurality of link qualities with one another and determining a highest link quality, selecting, by a computing device, an available pairing-capable device having the highest link quality, pairing with the selected device, and controlling a presentation device, the controlling including checking if the selected device is the associated device and where the selected device is not the associated device, relaying commands via the network to the associated device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于优化远程设备与多个设备之间的配对的系统和方法，包括建立配对设备的列表，所述列表包括所述多个设备的一部分，测量所述远程设备与所述配对之间的多个链路质量 与处理器相比较，将多个链路质量与彼此进行比较，并确定最高链路质量，由计算设备选择具有最高链路质量的可用配对设备，与所选择的设备配对， 并且控制呈现设备，所述控制包括检查所选择的设备是否是相关联的设备，以及所选择的设备不是相关设备，以及经由网络将命令中继到相关设备。

公开(公告)号：US09338495B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13973935

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams ,  Christopher W. Bruhn

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04H20/76 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4367

CPC classification number: H04N21/42221 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/76 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing pairing between a remote device and a plurality of devices including establishing a list of pairing-capable devices, the list comprising a portion of the plurality of devices, measuring a plurality of link qualities between the remote device and the pairing-capable devices, comparing, with a processor, the plurality of link qualities with one another and determining a highest link quality, selecting, by a computing device, an available pairing-capable device having the highest link quality, pairing with the selected device, and controlling a presentation device, the controlling including checking if the selected device is the associated device and where the selected device is not the associated device, relaying commands via the network to the associated device.

公开(公告)号：US20140327525A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14336879

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A remote determines an acknowledgement is not received for a command transmitted to a first device, broadcasts a discovery message, receives a response from a second device that received the discovery message and a proximity signal from the remote, and configures itself to control the second device. The remote may also transmit an acknowledgement to the second device. The second device may notify the first device. In various implementations, configuration information in the response may include pairing information and the remote may unpair itself from the first device and pair with the second device. In some implementations, the remote may include a table for controlling devices and the remote may utilize an entry in the table for the second device instead of the first device. In various implementations, the remote may receive responses to the discovery message from multiple devices and may select one to configure itself to control.

Abstract translation: 遥控器确定没有接收到发送到第一设备的命令的确认，广播发现消息，从接收到发现消息的第二设备接收响应以及来自远端的接近信号，并配置自身以控制第二设备 。 远程还可以向第二设备发送确认。 第二设备可以通知第一设备。 在各种实现中，响应中的配置信息可以包括配对信息，并且远端可以从第一设备取消其自身并与第二设备配对。 在一些实现中，远程可以包括用于控制设备的表，并且远程可以利用第二设备的表中的条目而不是第一设备。 在各种实现中，远程可以从多个设备接收对发现消息的响应，并且可以选择一个来配置自身进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US08749427B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13646529

申请日：2012-10-05

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: H04L17/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A method of controlling power consumption in an electronic device may include selecting between an on mode of the electronic device in which first circuitry of the electronic device is configured to perform a first operation, an off/standby mode in which second circuitry of the electronic device is configured to perform a second operation, and a sleep/vacation mode in which the second circuitry is controlled to at least one of reduce a frequency of and suspend performance of the second operation. An electronic device may include: first circuitry configured to perform a first operation when the electronic device is in an on mode; second circuitry configured to perform a second operation when in an off/standby mode; and a circuitry controller configured to control the second circuitry to at least one of reduce a frequency of and suspend performance of the second operation when in a sleep/vacation mode.

Abstract translation: 一种控制电子设备中的功率消耗的方法可以包括在其中电子设备的第一电路被配置为执行第一操作的电子设备的接通模式之间进行选择，其中电子设备的第二电路 被配置为执行第二操作，以及休眠/休假模式，其中第二电路被控制为降低第二操作的频率并暂停表演的至少一个。 电子设备可以包括：第一电路，被配置为当电子设备处于开启模式时执行第一操作; 配置为当处于关/待机模式时执行第二操作的第二电路; 以及电路控制器，被配置为当处于睡眠/休假模式时，将所述第二电路控制为降低所述第二操作的频率并暂停所述性能中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US09520058B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14993897

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N5/60

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42222

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are described for outputting audible or visual indicators via a remote control for a controlled device. A remote control queries an associated controlled device for information. The controlled device generates a request for the remote control to activate an audio or visual indicator. The request is integrated with a response to the query that is transmitted to the remote control. The remote control outputs an audio or visual indicator responsive to the request.

公开(公告)号：US09401084B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US14336879

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A remote determines an acknowledgement is not received for a command transmitted to a first device, broadcasts a discovery message, receives a response from a second device that received the discovery message and a proximity signal from the remote, and configures itself to control the second device. The remote may also transmit an acknowledgement to the second device. The second device may notify the first device. In various implementations, configuration information in the response may include pairing information and the remote may unpair itself from the first device and pair with the second device. In some implementations, the remote may include a table for controlling devices and the remote may utilize an entry in the table for the second device instead of the first device. In various implementations, the remote may receive responses to the discovery message from multiple devices and may select one to configure itself to control.

公开(公告)号：US20160155323A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US14993897

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42222

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are described for outputting audible or visual indicators via a remote control for a controlled device. A remote control queries an associated controlled device for information. The controlled device generates a request for the remote control to activate an audio or visual indicator. The request is integrated with a response to the query that is transmitted to the remote control. The remote control outputs an audio or visual indicator responsive to the request.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于通过用于受控设备的遥控器输出声音或视觉指示器的装置，系统和方法。 遥控器查询相关受控设备的信息。 受控设备产生遥控器激活音频或视觉指示器的请求。 该请求与对发送到遥控器的查询的响应进行集成。 遥控器响应于该请求输出音频或视频指示器。

公开(公告)号：US20130036318A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13646529

申请日：2012-10-05

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A method of controlling power consumption in an electronic device may include selecting between an on mode of the electronic device in which first circuitry of the electronic device is configured to perform a first operation, an off/standby mode in which second circuitry of the electronic device is configured to perform a second operation, and a sleep/vacation mode in which the second circuitry is controlled to at least one of reduce a frequency of and suspend performance of the second operation. An electronic device may include: first circuitry configured to perform a first operation when the electronic device is in an on mode; second circuitry configured to perform a second operation when in an off/standby mode; and a circuitry controller configured to control the second circuitry to at least one of reduce a frequency of and suspend performance of the second operation when in a sleep/vacation mode.

Abstract translation: 一种控制电子设备中的功率消耗的方法可以包括在其中电子设备的第一电路被配置为执行第一操作的电子设备的接通模式之间进行选择，其中电子设备的第二电路 被配置为执行第二操作，以及休眠/休假模式，其中第二电路被控制为降低第二操作的频率并暂停表演的至少一个。 电子设备可以包括：第一电路，被配置为当电子设备处于开启模式时执行第一操作; 配置为当处于关/待机模式时执行第二操作的第二电路; 以及电路控制器，被配置为当处于睡眠/休假模式时，将所述第二电路控制为降低所述第二操作的频率并暂停所述性能中的至少一个。