公开(公告)号：US09947312B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15393740

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/02 ,  G10L13/047 ,  G10L13/04 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: G10L13/08 ,  G10L13/00 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6193

Abstract: Various arrangements for providing a text-based message to a recipient as synthesized speech are provided. A home automation host server system may receive a text-based message addressed to a designated vocalization destination from an electronic address associated with a sender. The text-based message may be filtered to determine that the text-based message is eligible for output as synthesized speech. A home automation device linked with the designated vocalization destination may be identified. Data corresponding to the text-based message addressed to the designated vocalization destination may be transmitted to the home automation device. The home automation device may be caused to output at least a portion of the text-based message as synthesized speech.

公开(公告)号：US09686496B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US13722790

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G08C19/16 ,  G08C19/12 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/436

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for the current mode of one or more remote control devices to be displayed or played as an audio message either continuously or at various opportune times on other devices such as a presentation device (e.g., a television set). In this way, a user is able to quickly see the current mode of their remote control while watching programming on the display to determine if the remote control mode needs to be changed to control a particular device on the premises. Remote control command mode information may be communicated from the remote control in a separate remote control message or within remote control commands generated by the remote control.

公开(公告)号：US20150195478A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14590701

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb ,  Paul Langer

IPC: H04N5/50

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: A secondary television receiver device includes one or more television tuners that can be integrated into a whole-home television receiving system. The secondary device that is enhanced with tuner capability registers the tuners with a primary receiver, which allocates tuners from available sources as needed. The tuned video stream may be directed to the primary television receiver for storage, trick play or other features prior to re-transmission to the ultimate viewing device. Alternatively, the received video stream may be directly rendered to a video display attached to the enhanced secondary receiver.

Abstract translation: 辅助电视接收机设备包括一个或多个电视调谐器，其可被集成到整个家庭电视接收系统中。 通过调谐器功能增强的辅助设备使用主接收器注册调谐器，根据需要从可用源分配调谐器。 调整后的视频流可以在重新传输到最终观看设备之前被引导到初级电视接收机用于存储，特技播放或其它特征。 或者，所接收的视频流可以被直接呈现到附接到增强型次级接收器的视频显示器。

公开(公告)号：US09020354B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13919235

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Samuel Eber ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B13/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04B10/114

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  H04B10/1141

Abstract: Remote control signal detection systems and methods are operable to compensate detected infrared energy to identify an infrared energy communication signal emitted by a remote control. An exemplary embodiment detects first infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is absent in the first infrared energy; determines compensation based on the first infrared energy; detects second infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is present in the second infrared energy; and compensates the second infrared energy based on the determined compensation.

Abstract translation: 遥控信号检测系统和方法可操作以补偿检测到的红外能量以识别由遥控器发射的红外能量通信信号。 示例性实施例检测第一红外能量，其中第一红外能量中不存在红外能量通信信号; 基于第一个红外能量确定补偿; 检测第二红外能量，其中所述红外能量通信信号存在于所述第二红外能量中; 并基于所确定的补偿来补偿第二红外能量。

公开(公告)号：US20140282730A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13804235

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4355 ,  H04N21/472

Abstract: A video services receiver as presented herein has a display element operatively associated therewith. The receiver is operated to provide primary content for presentation on the display element, and to provide an interactive electronic program guide (EPG) for presentation on the display element concurrently with the primary content. The EPG has entries corresponding to listed program events. The operating method for the receiver continues by detecting focus of one of the entries to obtain a selected program event, generating a preview window for presentation on the display element concurrently with the primary content and concurrently with at least a portion of the interactive EPG, and providing secondary content in the preview window. The secondary content is associated with the selected program event.

Abstract translation: 本文呈现的视频服务接收器具有与其可操作地相关联的显示元件。 接收机被操作以提供用于在显示元件上呈现的主要内容，并且提供用于与主要内容同时呈现在显示元件上的交互式电子节目指南（EPG）。 EPG具有与列出的节目事件相对应的条目。 接收器的操作方法通过检测其中一个条目的焦点来获得所选择的节目事件，生成用于与主要内容同时显示在显示元素上并与至少一部分交互式EPG同时呈现的预览窗口;以及 在预览窗口中提供辅助内容。 次要内容与所选择的节目事件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20140176807A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13722790

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for the current mode of one or more remote control devices to be displayed or played as an audio message either continuously or at various opportune times on other devices such as a presentation device (e.g., a television set). In this way, a user is able to quickly see the current mode of their remote control while watching programming on the display to determine if the remote control mode needs to be changed to control a particular device on the premises. Remote control command mode information may be communicated from the remote control in a separate remote control message or within remote control commands generated by the remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种或多种远程控制设备的当前模式的装置，系统和方法，以在诸如呈现设备（例如，电视机）的其他设备上连续地或在不同的时机被显示或播放作为音频消息， 。 以这种方式，用户能够在观看显示器上的节目时快速查看其遥控器的当前模式，以确定是否需要更改遥控模式以控制场所上的特定设备。 远程控制命令模式信息可以在遥控器中在单独的远程控制消息中或遥控器生成的远程控制命令内传送。

公开(公告)号：US09934659B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15201114

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: G08B5/22 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G08B13/19

CPC classification number: G08B5/228 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B13/19682 ,  G08B13/19684 ,  G08B13/19695 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: An outdoor messaging display for a home automation system can include an arrival detection device for detecting a visitor's arrival. The system can also include a display device attached near a door that is capable of displaying text to the visitor. The system can also include a home automation controller that can receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived or has been detected. The home automation controller can send an alert to a device of the resident indicating that the visitor has arrived or been detected. The home automation controller can receive a message from the resident and output the message to the output display for the visitor to read.

公开(公告)号：US20180005495A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15201114

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: G08B5/22 ,  G08B13/196 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G08B5/228 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B13/19682 ,  G08B13/19684 ,  G08B13/19695 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: An outdoor messaging display for a home automation system can include an arrival detection device for detecting a visitor's arrival. The system can also include a display device attached near a door that is capable of displaying text to the visitor. The system can also include a home automation controller that can receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived or has been detected. The home automation controller can send an alert to a device of the resident indicating that the visitor has arrived or been detected. The home automation controller can receive a message from the resident and output the message to the output display for the visitor to read.

公开(公告)号：US09712778B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14590701

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb ,  Paul Langer

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: A secondary television receiver device includes one or more television tuners that can be integrated into a whole-home television receiving system. The secondary device that is enhanced with tuner capability registers the tuners with a primary receiver, which allocates tuners from available sources as needed. The tuned video stream may be directed to the primary television receiver for storage, trick play or other features prior to re-transmission to the ultimate viewing device. Alternatively, the received video stream may be directly rendered to a video display attached to the enhanced secondary receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20130272715A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13919235

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Samuel Eber ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: G08C23/04

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  H04B10/1141

Abstract: Remote control signal detection systems and methods are operable to compensate detected infrared energy to identify an infrared energy communication signal emitted by a remote control. An exemplary embodiment detects first infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is absent in the first infrared energy; determines compensation based on the first infrared energy; detects second infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is present in the second infrared energy; and compensates the second infrared energy based on the determined compensation.

Abstract translation: 遥控信号检测系统和方法可操作以补偿检测到的红外能量以识别由遥控器发射的红外能量通信信号。 示例性实施例检测第一红外能量，其中第一红外能量中不存在红外能量通信信号; 基于第一个红外能量确定补偿; 检测第二红外能量，其中所述红外能量通信信号存在于所述第二红外能量中; 并基于所确定的补偿来补偿第二红外能量。