公开(公告)号：US08438210B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US13285333

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2861

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A server platform may support a set of media servers, where each media server is connected to a corresponding DLNA network. A multicast group may be established among the set of media servers so that media content may be shared with members of the multicast group. Media content may be aggregated for media content for the multicast group based on content characteristics, where the content characteristics are indicative of media content that can be shared with members of the multicast group.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 服务器平台可以支持一组媒体服务器，其中每个媒体服务器连接到相应的DLNA网络。 可以在该组媒体服务器之间建立多播组，使得媒体内容可以与多播组的成员共享。 媒体内容可以基于内容特征聚合用于多播组的媒体内容，其中内容特征指示可以与多播组的成员共享的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US08190751B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12435037

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L65/4076 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L29/12367 ,  H04L29/12537 ,  H04L61/2514 ,  H04L61/2578 ,  H04L61/2592 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods support a media server that is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A tunnel is established between an endpoint in the DLNA network through the service provider infrastructure to the media server. Subsequently, a session may be established between a DLNA device to the media server through the tunnel using a virtual address, where the media server is addressable as a virtual device within the DLNA network so that the virtual address is part of an address space of the DLNA network. The media server may support a plurality of DLNA networks, in which a tunnel is established to the media service for each DLNA network.

Abstract translation: 设备和方法支持托管在服务提供商的网络中的媒体服务器，使得媒体内容可以从数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络存储或呈现给数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 在DLNA网络中的端点之间通过服务提供商基础架构建立到媒体服务器的隧道。 随后，可以使用虚拟地址通过隧道在DLNA设备到媒体服务器之间建立会话，其中媒体服务器可寻址为DLNA网络内的虚拟设备，使得虚拟地址是该DLNA设备的地址空间的一部分 DLNA网络。 媒体服务器可以支持多个DLNA网络，其中为每个DLNA网络向媒体服务建立隧道。

公开(公告)号：US08190706B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12435025

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: H04W28/12

CPC classification number: H04L65/4084 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L29/1249 ,  H04L61/256 ,  H04L61/2592

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. The media server may support discovery of media content in a local DLNA network, media content fulfillment from a service provider network, and content delivery for a device on the DLNA network. The media server may further route regional traffic to the DLNA network from a media source such as a video on demand (VOD) server or an Internet media server.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 媒体服务器可以支持在本地DLNA网络中发现媒体内容，来自服务提供商网络的媒体内容实现以及DLNA网络上的设备的内容传送。 媒体服务器还可以从诸如视频点播（VOD）服务器或因特网媒体服务器的媒体源进一步将区域业务路由到DLNA网络。

公开(公告)号：US20100281174A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12435037

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L65/4076 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L29/12367 ,  H04L29/12537 ,  H04L61/2514 ,  H04L61/2578 ,  H04L61/2592 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods support a media server that is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A tunnel is established between an endpoint in the DLNA network through the service provider infrastructure to the media server. Subsequently, a session may be established between a DLNA device to the media server through the tunnel using a virtual address, where the media server is addressable as a virtual device within the DLNA network so that the virtual address is part of an address space of the DLNA network. The media server may support a plurality of DLNA networks, in which a tunnel is established to the media service for each DLNA network.

Abstract translation: 设备和方法支持托管在服务提供商的网络中的媒体服务器，使得媒体内容可以从数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 在DLNA网络中的端点之间通过服务提供商基础架构建立到媒体服务器的隧道。 随后，可以使用虚拟地址通过隧道在DLNA设备到介质服务器之间建立会话，其中媒体服务器可寻址为DLNA网络内的虚拟设备，使得虚拟地址是该DLNA设备的地址空间的一部分 DLNA网络。 媒体服务器可以支持多个DLNA网络，其中为每个DLNA网络向媒体服务建立隧道。

公开(公告)号：US08078665B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12435053

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2861

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A server platform may support a set of media servers, where each media server is connected to a corresponding DLNA network. A multicast group may be established among the set of media servers so that media content may be shared with members of the multicast group. Media content may be aggregated for media content for the multicast group based on content characteristics, where the content characteristics are indicative of media content that can be shared with members of the multicast group.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 服务器平台可以支持一组媒体服务器，其中每个媒体服务器连接到相应的DLNA网络。 可以在该组媒体服务器之间建立多播组，使得媒体内容可以与多播组的成员共享。 媒体内容可以基于内容特征聚合用于多播组的媒体内容，其中内容特征指示可以与多播组的成员共享的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20100281534A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12435025

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: H04W28/12

CPC classification number: H04L65/4084 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L29/1249 ,  H04L61/256 ,  H04L61/2592

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. The media server may support discovery of media content in a local DLNA network, media content fulfillment from a service provider network, and content delivery for a device on the DLNA network. The media server may further route regional traffic to the DLNA network from a media source such as a video on demand (VOD) server or an Internet media server.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 媒体服务器可以支持在本地DLNA网络中发现媒体内容，来自服务提供商网络的媒体内容实现以及DLNA网络上的设备的内容传送。 媒体服务器还可以从诸如视频点播（VOD）服务器或因特网媒体服务器的媒体源进一步将区域业务路由到DLNA网络。

公开(公告)号：US20100281093A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12435053

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2861

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A server platform may support a set of media servers, where each media server is connected to a corresponding DLNA network. A multicast group may be established among the set of media servers so that media content may be shared with members of the multicast group. Media content may be aggregated for media content for the multicast group based on content characteristics, where the content characteristics are indicative of media content that can be shared with members of the multicast group.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 服务器平台可以支持一组媒体服务器，其中每个媒体服务器连接到相应的DLNA网络。 可以在该组媒体服务器之间建立多播组，使得媒体内容可以与多播组的成员共享。 媒体内容可以基于内容特征聚合用于多播组的媒体内容，其中内容特征指示可以与多播组的成员共享的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20120047196A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13285333

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2861

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A server platform may support a set of media servers, where each media server is connected to a corresponding DLNA network. A multicast group may be established among the set of media servers so that media content may be shared with members of the multicast group. Media content may be aggregated for media content for the multicast group based on content characteristics, where the content characteristics are indicative of media content that can be shared with members of the multicast group.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 服务器平台可以支持一组媒体服务器，其中每个媒体服务器连接到相应的DLNA网络。 可以在该组媒体服务器之间建立多播组，使得媒体内容可以与多播组的成员共享。 媒体内容可以基于内容特征聚合用于多播组的媒体内容，其中内容特征指示可以与多播组的成员共享的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20100281508A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12435059

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/47202 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L61/103 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance network. Media content may be stored by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. Support of set top boxes interacting with voice-on-demand (VOD) controllers and computers interacting with IP-based video content servers are integrated through the media server. Consequently, VOD assets can be played on IP-based devices and IP-based content can be played on set top boxes. A gateway function converts IP-based content to a VOD asset, and renders the VOD asset to a set top box while mapping digital rights management information for the VOD asset. Conversely, the gateway function may convert a VOD asset to IP-based content that can be played on an IP-based device.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟网络的专用网络存储或呈现给媒体内容。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或者通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来存储媒体内容。 支持与基于IP的视频内容服务器交互的语音点播（VOD）控制器和计算机交互的机顶盒通过媒体服务器进行集成。 因此，VOD资产可以在基于IP的设备上播放，基于IP的内容可以在机顶盒上播放。 网关功能将基于IP的内容转换为VOD资产，并将VOD资产转换为机顶盒，同时映射VOD资产的数字版权管理信息。 相反，网关功能可以将VOD资产转换为可以在基于IP的设备上播放的基于IP的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20130155261A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13769716

申请日：2013-02-18

Applicant: James S. Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： James S. Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04N21/21805 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/234309 ,  H04N21/4113 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments allow media players and other electronic devices that operate under a first protocol to control the media capture devices that operate with a second protocol which may not be configurable to communicate with the first protocol. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a network device may store and/or render content within a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network and/or assist in content delivery for a DLNA device on a network. In another embodiment of the disclosure, a media capture device uses the Internet Protocol.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例允许在第一协议下操作的媒体播放器和其他电子设备来控制以第二协议操作的媒体捕获设备，该第二协议可能不能被配置为与第一协议进行通信。 在本公开的一个实施例中，网络设备可以存储和/或呈现数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络内的内容和/或协助网络上的DLNA设备的内容传送。 在本公开的另一个实施例中，媒体捕获设备使用因特网协议。