Image-related methods and arrangements
    1.
    发明授权
    Image-related methods and arrangements 有权
    图像相关方法和布置

    公开(公告)号:US08620021B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13684093

    申请日:2012-11-21

    Abstract: A user captures an image of a magazine or catalog page with a smartphone. The page is identified by extracting fingerprint or watermark data from the imagery. Other imagery depicting that page is identified, and is displayed to the user on the smartphone screen. Further imagery can also be presented on the screen. This further imagery can include other pages in the publication that are not be consecutive with the captured page, but that are logically linked with it by reference to a data structure. The user may elect to post such imagery to a social network account (e.g., Pinterest) associated with the user. The posting can include an attribution identifying the original publication. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

    Abstract translation: 用户使用智能手机捕获杂志或目录页面的图像。 通过从图像中提取指纹或水印数据来识别页面。 描绘该页面的其他图像被识别,并在智能手机屏幕上向用户显示。 还可以在屏幕上显示更多的图像。 该进一步的图像可以包括出版物中不与捕获的页面连续的其他页面,但是通过参考数据结构与其逻辑地链接。 用户可以选择将这样的图像发布到与用户相关联的社交网络帐户(例如,Pinterest)。 发布可以包括标识原始出版物的归因。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。

    Image-related methods and arrangements
    2.
    发明授权
    Image-related methods and arrangements 有权
    图像相关方法和布置

    公开(公告)号:US09595059B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-14

    申请号:US14109450

    申请日:2013-12-17

    Abstract: A user captures an image of a retail product with a smartphone. Product recommendations associated with the retail product are provided to the smartphone. One claim recites a method comprising: receiving first imagery captured by a smartphone camera, the first imagery representing a first retail product located at a retail location, and presenting the first imagery on a screen of the smartphone; providing the first imagery to a processor to produce fingerprint data therefrom, the fingerprint data being utilized to identify the first retail product; receiving second imagery representing a second retail product, identified as a product recommendation associated with the first retail product, the second imagery being sourced from a source different than the smartphone camera; presenting, on the screen of the smartphone, the second imagery; receiving user input via a touch screen of the smartphone; as a consequence of said user input, initiating an action. Of course, a great variety of other claims, features and arrangements are also detailed.

    Abstract translation: 用户使用智能手机拍摄零售产品的图像。 与智能手机相关的产品推荐与零售产品相关。 一种权利要求描述了一种方法,包括:接收由智能相机拍摄的第一图像,第一图像代表位于零售位置的第一零售商品,以及在智能手机的屏幕上呈现第一图像; 将第一图像提供给处理器以从其产生指纹数据,所述指纹数据被用于识别所述第一零售产品; 接收代表第二零售商品的第二图像,被识别为与第一零售商品相关联的商品推荐,第二图像源自与智能相机不同的来源; 在智能手机的屏幕上呈现第二个图像; 通过智能手机的触摸屏接收用户输入; 作为所述用户输入的结果,发起动作。 当然,还有其他各种各样的权利要求,特征和安排。

    Program guide system with combination category search
    5.
    发明授权
    Program guide system with combination category search 有权
    组合类搜索的节目指南系统

    公开(公告)号:US07603685B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-13

    申请号:US11254554

    申请日:2005-10-19

    Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which the program guide may provide the user with a selectable list of combination categories. Combination categories are composed of multiple simple categories such as sports, news, comedy, movies, children, etc. Program listings are supplied to the program guide. At least some of the program listings are associated with combination categories. A combination category build process may be used to assign combination categories to program listings. The user is able to use the selectable categories list to quickly identify programming of interest.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统,其中节目指南可以向用户提供组合类别的可选列表。 组合类别由运动,新闻,喜剧,电影,儿童等多个简单类别组成。节目列表提供给节目指南。 至少一些程序列表与组合类别相关联。 可以使用组合类别构建过程来将组合类别分配给节目列表。 用户能够使用可选择的类别列表来快速识别感兴趣的程序。

    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering
    6.
    发明授权
    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering 有权
    电子电视节目指南调度系统和方法,具有远程产品订购

    公开(公告)号:US08732765B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US10390510

    申请日:2003-03-14

    Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette. The viewer utilizes the remote control apparatus to generate a first command for displaying information on the receiver describing the product or service, and a second command for placing an order for the product or service. The data processor receives the user control commands and in response to the first command causes the video display generator to display information describing the product or service and in response to the second command generates an order for the product or service.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有产品订购能力的电子程序调度系统,包括用于接收多个程序的程序调度信息的数据处理器,以及用于产生用户控制命令的用户控制装置,以及向数据处理器发送信号 回应。 电视节目安排信息被显示在诸如电视接收机的显示装置上。 视频显示生成器从数据处理器接收视频控制命令和节目安排信息,并且在接收器上显示节目安排信息的一部分。 节目时间表信息指示包括在节目信息中的某些节目的产品或服务的可用性,其中产品或服务与节目相关联,诸如节目转录或录像带。 观众利用遥控装置产生用于在描述产品或服务的接收器上显示信息的第一命令和用于对产品或服务下订单的第二命令。 数据处理器接收用户控制命令,并且响应于第一命令使视频显示生成器显示描述产品或服务的信息,并且响应于第二命令产生产品或服务的订单。

    Apparatus and method for constrained selection of favorite channels
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for constrained selection of favorite channels 有权
    用于约束选择喜爱频道的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07254823B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-07

    申请号:US10917860

    申请日:2004-08-13

    Inventor: Edward B Knudson

    Abstract: An interactive program guide system is provided in which an interactive program guide is implemented on user multi-media equipment of a user for displaying programming for a plurality of channels on the user equipment, wherein each channel carries primarily one of a plurality of media types. In the interactive program guide system, program listings data and information on the media types that are associated with each of the channels is supplied to the interactive program guide. The program guide system provides for designating a preferred media type which reflects the user's interests. The program guide system provides the user with the option of designating favorite channels, and with the option of channel selection, while constraining channel selection to the favorite channels of the preferred media type. The user is provided with the option of displaying program listings, tuning to channels, or browsing among channels, constrained to favorite channels of the preferred media type.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式节目指南系统,其中在用户的用户多媒体设备上实现交互式节目指南,用于在用户设备上显示多个频道的节目,其中每个频道主要携带多种媒体类型之一。 在交互式节目指南系统中,将节目列表数据和与每个频道相关联的媒体类型的信息提供给交互式节目指南。 节目指南系统提供了指示反映用户兴趣的优选媒体类型。 节目指南系统为用户提供了指定喜爱频道的选项,并且可以选择频道选择,同时将频道选择限制到首选媒体类型的喜爱频道。 向用户提供了显示节目列表,调谐到频道或在频道之间浏览的选项,被限制到喜好的频道的首选媒体类型。

    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering
    9.
    发明授权
    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering 有权
    电子电视节目指南调度系统和方法,具有远程产品订购

    公开(公告)号:US07870587B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US10390056

    申请日:2003-03-14

    Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette. The viewer utilizes the remote control apparatus to generate a first command for displaying information on the receiver describing the product or service, and a second command for placing an order for the product or service. The data processor receives the user control commands and in response to the first command causes the video display generator to display information describing the product or service and in response to the second command generates an order for the product or service.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有产品订购能力的电子程序调度系统,包括用于接收多个程序的程序调度信息的数据处理器,以及用于产生用户控制命令的用户控制装置,以及向数据处理器发送信号 回应。 电视节目安排信息被显示在诸如电视接收机的显示装置上。 视频显示生成器从数据处理器接收视频控制命令和节目安排信息,并且在接收器上显示节目安排信息的一部分。 节目时间表信息指示包括在节目信息中的某些节目的产品或服务的可用性,其中产品或服务与节目相关联,诸如节目转录或录像带。 观众利用遥控装置产生用于在描述产品或服务的接收器上显示信息的第一命令和用于对产品或服务下订单的第二命令。 数据处理器接收用户控制命令,并且响应于第一命令使视频显示生成器显示描述产品或服务的信息,并且响应于第二命令产生产品或服务的订单。

    Program guide system with real-time data sources
    10.
    发明授权
    Program guide system with real-time data sources 有权
    具有实时数据源的程序指南系统

    公开(公告)号:US07386871B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-10

    申请号:US10307004

    申请日:2002-11-26

    Abstract: A program guide system is provided in which an interactive television program guide that is implemented at least partially on user television equipment receives program listings data and real-time data such as sports scores, news data, and the like. The real-time data may be stored in a database maintained by the program guide, so that the program guide may access the stored real-time data at a later time. Updated program listings information may be provided to the program guide as part of the data stream in which the real-time data is provided. Unique keys may be generated for the program listings data and real-time data associated with each live event. The keys may be compared at the program guide to determine which program listings correspond to which items of real-time data. A controllable ticker may be displayed on top of a television program on the user television equipment. The controllable ticker may be sponsored. Different types of real-time data may be assigned different expiration times. When data has expired it may be removed from the database.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种节目指南系统,其中至少部分地在用户电视设备上实现的交互式电视节目指南接收节目列表数据和实时数据,例如体育比分,新闻数据等。 实时数据可以存储在由节目指南维护的数据库中,使得节目指南可以稍后访问存储的实时数据。 更新的节目列表信息可以作为提供实时数据的数据流的一部分提供给节目指南。 可以为节目列表数据和与每个实况事件相关联的实时数据生成唯一的密钥。 可以在节目指南处对密钥进行比较,以确定哪些节目列表对应于哪个实时数据项。 可以在用户电视设备上的电视节目的顶部显示可控股票。 可以赞助可控股票代码。 不同类型的实时数据可能被分配不同的到期时间。 数据到期时,可能会从数据库中删除。

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