公开(公告)号：US20060130113A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11013671

申请日：2004-12-15

申请人： John Carlucci ,  William Helms ,  Louis Williamson

发明人： John Carlucci ,  William Helms ,  Louis Williamson

IPC分类号： H04N7/16 ,  H04N11/04 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N11/02 ,  H04N7/12

CPC分类号： H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/42615 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/658

摘要： A method and apparatus to create and transmit transport multiplexes comprising one or more levels of service over a network. In one embodiment, the level of service comprises high definition (HD) content or programs, and the transmitted multiplexes are distributed over a plurality of downstream RF carriers in a cable network simultaneously. A head-end architecture for performing the multiplexing and distribution of multiple HD programs over the multiple carriers (i.e., in a “wideband” configuration) is disclosed. CPE having one or more wideband tuners is also disclosed, the CPE being adapted to receive the multiplexed HD content from the various RF carriers, and demultiplex it in order to permit decoding and subsequent viewing by the user. The use of multiple HD source programs with the multiplex advantageously provides for enhanced statistical multiplexing by providing a larger “pool” of constituent inputs and available carriers.

摘要翻译： 一种用于创建和发送包括通过网络的一个或多个服务等级的传输多路复用的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，服务级别包括高清晰度（HD）内容或节目，并且所发送的多路复用同时分布在有线网络中的多个下游RF载波上。 公开了一种用于在多个载波（即，“宽带”配置）上执行多个HD节目的复用和分配的前端架构。 还公开了具有一个或多个宽带调谐器的CPE，CPE适于从各种RF载波接收多路复用的HD内容，并将其解复用以允许用户进行解码和后续查看。 使用具有多路复用的多个HD源程序有利地通过提供更大的组合输入和可用载波的“池”来提供增强的统计复用。

公开(公告)号：US20070217436A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11378129

申请日：2006-03-16

申请人： Jeffrey Markley ,  Louis Williamson ,  John Carlucci

发明人： Jeffrey Markley ,  Louis Williamson ,  John Carlucci

IPC分类号： H04L12/56

CPC分类号： H04N21/4367 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L12/2861 ,  H04L12/2872 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/6125

摘要： Methods and apparatus for centralized content, media and data delivery and access within a premises such as, e.g., a residence. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a remotely manageable premises device that acts as a centralized client networking platform, providing gateway services such as network management as well as traditional content and high-speed data delivery functions. The device also acts as the shared internet connection for all devices in the premises via a cable modem, sharing personal and DVR content such as video, music and photos (and any associated metadata) throughout the premises, and providing both a wired and wireless network in the home. Telephony services utilizing e.g., embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) and/or Wi-Fi architectures may also be provided via the device. The device can also provide a trusted domain for content or data, as well as allowing a subscriber total mobility in the home.

摘要翻译： 用于集中的内容，媒体和数据传送以及诸如住宅内的场所内的访问的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该设备包括用作集中式客户端网络平台的可远程管理的房屋设备，提供诸如网络管理以及传统内容和高速数据传递功能之类的网关服务。 该设备还通过电缆调制解调器作为房屋内所有设备的共享互联网连接，在整个场所共享个人和DVR内容，如视频，音乐和照片（以及任何相关的元数据），并提供有线和无线网络 在家里 还可以经由设备提供利用例如嵌入式多媒体终端适配器（eMTA）和/或Wi-Fi架构的电话服务。 该设备还可以为内容或数据提供可信域，以及允许用户在家中的总移动性。

公开(公告)号：US20050120377A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US11000844

申请日：2004-12-01

申请人： John Carlucci ,  Louis Williamson

发明人： John Carlucci ,  Louis Williamson

IPC分类号： G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04H20/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/24

CPC分类号： H04N5/44543 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04H20/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17327 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2385 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/2625 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N2005/4441

摘要： A switched broadcast service and a network personal video recorder (NPVR) service are provided synergistically in a cable TV system having limited resources. For example, in providing the switched broadcast service, a resource manager allocates network bandwidth for broadcast of materials from selected program channels on an as needed basis. Such allocation is conducive to an effective provision of the NPVR service which requires dedicated bandwidth for transmitting recorded broadcast program material in a headend to each set-top terminal requesting the NPVR service. Thus, unlike the switched broadcast service where a program stream containing program material is shared by one or more set-top terminals, the NPVR service provides a dedicated program stream to each set-top terminal so that a user at the terminal may manipulate (e.g., rewind, pause and/or fast-forward) a presentation of program material at will.

摘要翻译： 在具有有限资源的有线电视系统中协同地提供交换广播服务和网络个人录像机（NPVR）服务。 例如，在提供交换广播服务时，资源管理器根据需要从所选择的节目频道分配用于广播资料的网络带宽。 这种分配有利于有效地提供NPVR服务，其需要专用带宽以用于向头端中的记录广播节目素材发送请求NPVR服务的每个机顶终端。 因此，与包含节目素材的节目流由一个或多个机顶终端共享的切换广播服务不同，NPVR服务向每个机顶终端提供专用节目流，使得终端处的用户可以操纵（例如， ，快退，暂停和/或快进）节目材料的呈现随意。

公开(公告)号：US10264029B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US12764746

申请日：2010-04-21

申请人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

发明人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

IPC分类号： H04J1/00 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/239 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US08516529B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12783388

申请日：2010-05-19

申请人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Alssi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

发明人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Alssi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

IPC分类号： H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/1023 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/306

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于在内容传送网络上传送分组化内容（例如，视频，音频，数据等）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，使用因特网协议（IP）将内容分组化，并且由服务提供商通过被管理和非托管网络递送给提供商的订户，以便在任何时间，任何位置，以及经由 指定用户设备。 传送的内容可以源自服务提供商，第三方内容源（例如，网络或工作室），订户本身或者包括因特网的其他源。 在网络中使用通用的控制和服务功能可以将服务集成或融合在一起，从而为服务提供商和用户提供新的服务和经济机会。 内容传递会话也可以从一个设备迁移到另一个设备。 还公开了基于网络的用户接口基础设施和基于网关的客户端架构。

公开(公告)号：US09531760B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US12783414

申请日：2010-05-19

申请人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

发明人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04N7/04 ,  H04L29/06

CPC分类号： H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/1023 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/306

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20110107364A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12783414

申请日：2010-05-19

申请人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

发明人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

IPC分类号： H04N7/16 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04L12/66

CPC分类号： H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/1023 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/306

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于在内容传送网络上传送分组化内容（例如，视频，音频，数据等）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，使用因特网协议（IP）将内容分组化，并且由服务提供商通过被管理和非托管网络递送给提供商的订户，以便在任何时间，任何位置，以及经由 指定用户设备。 传送的内容可以源自服务提供商，第三方内容源（例如，网络或工作室），订户本身或者包括因特网的其他源。 在网络中使用通用的控制和服务功能可以将服务集成或融合在一起，从而为服务提供商和用户提供新的服务和经济机会。 内容传递会话也可以从一个设备迁移到另一个设备。 还公开了基于网络的用户接口基础设施和基于网关的客户端架构。

公开(公告)号：US20070089147A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11515491

申请日：2006-09-01

申请人： Erik Urdang ,  Louis Williamson

发明人： Erik Urdang ,  Louis Williamson

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/242 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04H20/22 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17327 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/2625 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8545

摘要： In a broadband communications system, e.g., a cable system, a broadcast program stream is transmitted to broadcast programming content, and the broadcast program stream is recorded in a headend of the system to enable a user to perform network private video recorder (NPVR) functions (e.g., rewinding, pausing, and fast-forwarding) on the programming content in the recorded program stream. In accordance with the invention, a delay is introduced into the transmission of the broadcast program stream to reduce the unsynchronization between its transmission and that of the recorded program stream. In an illustrative embodiment, the amount of the delay is a function of the time required for recording the broadcast program stream and processing a user request for a recorded program stream. In another embodiment, the amount of the delay is predetermined.

摘要翻译： 在宽带通信系统（例如，有线系统）中，广播节目流被发送到广播节目内容，并且广播节目流被记录在系统的前端，以使用户能够执行网络专用录像机（NPVR）功能 （例如，倒带，暂停和快进）对记录的节目流中的节目内容。 根据本发明，在广播节目流的传输中引入延迟以减少其传输与记录的节目流的传输之间的不同步。 在说明性实施例中，延迟量是记录广播节目流所需的时间和处理用于记录节目流的用户请求的时间的函数。 在另一个实施例中，预定的延迟量。

公开(公告)号：US20130227283A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13403802

申请日：2012-02-23

申请人： Louis Williamson ,  William L. Helms ,  Howard Pfeffer ,  Noah Paci ,  Tushar Nakhre ,  Andrew Danforth ,  Charles Hasek ,  Shan Huang

发明人： Louis Williamson ,  William L. Helms ,  Howard Pfeffer ,  Noah Paci ,  Tushar Nakhre ,  Andrew Danforth ,  Charles Hasek ,  Shan Huang

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  H04L9/28

CPC分类号： H04N21/2351 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0706 ,  G06F2221/0784 ,  H04L9/0825 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L2209/603 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8456

摘要： Apparatus and methods for providing content to IP-enabled devices in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, a network architecture is disclosed which enables delivery of content to such IP-enabled devices without the use of a high-speed data connection This capability allow the managed network operator to provide content services to an IP-enabled device associated with a non-data subscriber. In one implementation, requests for content from user IP-enabled devices are received, authenticated, and content processed into a series of encrypted segments. Once the requesting user/device is authenticated, the segments are provided with a playlist. The rendering device is also provided access to a decryption key (e.g., via a URL to a managed key server). Variants providing (i) user access to the MSO distribution network via an indigenous modem or gateway; and (ii) user access to the MSO core via a gateway and a third party unmanaged network are described.

摘要翻译： 用于向内容分发网络中的启用IP的设备提供内容的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，公开了一种能够在不使用高速数据连接的情况下将内容传递给这种启用IP的设备的网络架构。该能力允许被管理的网络运营商向与IP相关联的设备 非数据订户。 在一个实现中，对来自用户IP的设备的内容的请求被接收，认证和内容处理成一系列加密的段。 一旦请求的用户/设备被认证，这些段被提供有播放列表。 渲染设备还提供对解密密钥的访问（例如，经由到被管理密钥服务器的URL）。 提供（i）用户通过本地调制解调器或网关访问MSO分发网络的变体; 并且（ii）描述了经由网关和第三方非管理网络对MSO核心的用户访问。

公开(公告)号：US08332885B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12250686

申请日：2008-10-14

申请人： Louis Williamson ,  Steven Riedl

发明人： Louis Williamson ,  Steven Riedl

IPC分类号： H04N7/025

CPC分类号： H04N21/812 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/42 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04H60/73 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26275 ,  H04N21/435

摘要： A digital video program is obtained. The program includes: (i) at least one broadcast segmentation message specifying at least one location for at least one broadcast advertisement, and (ii) at least one time-shifted segmentation message specifying at least one location for at least one time-shifted advertisement. The program is broadcast with at least one broadcast advertisement in accordance with the at least one broadcast segmentation message, and is made available to a subscriber at a time after the broadcasting, with at least one time-shifted advertisement in accordance with the at least one time-shifted segmentation message.

摘要翻译： 获得数字视频节目。 该程序包括：（i）指定用于至少一个广播广告的至少一个位置的至少一个广播分段消息，以及（ii）指定用于至少一个时移广告的至少一个位置的至少一个时移分割消息 。 该程序根据至少一个广播分段消息以至少一个广播广告进行广播，并且在广播之后的一个时间对用户可用，至少一个根据至少一个的时移广告 时移分割信息。