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    Methods and apparatus for constructing a program association table when reducing multiplexed data streams
    1.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for constructing a program association table when reducing multiplexed data streams 有权
    减少多路复用数据流时构建程序关联表的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US06934303B2

    公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

    申请号：US09800806

    申请日：2001-03-07

    申请人： Lawrence D. Vince ,  Jeffrey Paul Viola ,  James R. Harris ,  Arthur P. Jost ,  Richard DiColli ,  Erik Elstermann ,  Jeffrey D. Kuczynski-Brown

    发明人： Lawrence D. Vince ,  Jeffrey Paul Viola ,  James R. Harris ,  Arthur P. Jost ,  Richard DiColli ,  Erik Elstermann ,  Jeffrey D. Kuczynski-Brown

    IPC分类号： H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04J1/00

    CPC分类号： H04N21/23608 ,  H04N21/2362

    摘要： The present invention provides methods and apparatus for creating a Program Association Table (PAT) for a reduced portion of a multiplexed data stream, when the multiplexed data stream has been reduced, for example, to carry fewer services over a cable television plant. More particularly, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for creating a PAT for a desired combination of multiplexed data stream subgroups contained within an incoming data stream, when the incoming multiplexed data stream is reduced. The invention enables a new PAT to be output which correctly corresponds to the services in a reduced data stream (e.g., for cable-side transmissions). The present invention is particularly useful when reducing high data rate satellite television data streams for cable-side transmission.

    摘要翻译： 本发明提供了当多路复用数据流已经被减少，例如在有线电视设备上携带较少服务时，为复数据流的减少部分创建节目关联表（PAT）的方法和装置。 更具体地，本发明提供了当输入的多路复用数据流被减少时，为输入数据流中包含的多路复用数据流子组的期望组合创建PAT的方法和装置。 本发明使得能够输出正确对应于减少数据流（例如，用于电缆侧传输）中的服务的新PAT。 当减少用于电缆侧传输的高数据速率卫星电视数据流时，本发明特别有用。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION OF A NETWORK COMMUNICATION DEVICE RECEIVING STREAMING CONTENT VIA AN IP-BASED NETWORK
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION OF A NETWORK COMMUNICATION DEVICE RECEIVING STREAMING CONTENT VIA AN IP-BASED NETWORK 审中-公开
    用于降低基于IP的网络接收流量内容的网络通信设备的功耗的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US20090222576A1

    公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

    申请号：US12039837

    申请日：2008-02-29

    申请人： Erik Elstermann ,  Vinh Tran

    发明人： Erik Elstermann ,  Vinh Tran

    IPC分类号： G06F15/173 ,  G06F1/00

    CPC分类号： H04L12/12 ,  H04W52/0216 ,  H04W52/0219 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/168

    摘要： A method and apparatus for transmitting multimedia content to a network communication device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, via one or more IP-based networks, in a manner that reduces power consumption by the network communication device. A system stream server, such as a set-top box, transmits content using a burst transmission mode. The transmitted content includes control information indicating the time of the next transmission burst, thus allowing the device to go into a sleep mode when the content stream is not being burst. Operation of the device in this manner reduces power consumption by the device. The stream server can switch dynamically between burst and non-burst transmission modes according to the needs of the network communication device. The IP-based network is bi-directional, thus the network communication device can communicate to the stream server the manner in which transmission bursts can be received by the device.

    摘要翻译： 一种通过一种或多种基于IP的网络将媒体内容传输到诸如无线局域网（WLAN）设备的网络通信设备的方法和装置，其方法和装置以减少网络通信设备的功耗的方式。 诸如机顶盒的系统流服务器使用突发传输模式来发送内容。 所发送的内容包括指示下一个传输突发的时间的控制信息，从而当内容流未被突发时允许该设备进入睡眠模式。 以这种方式操作设备降低了设备的功耗。 流服务器可以根据网络通信设备的需要在突发和非突发传输模式之间动态切换。 基于IP的网络是双向的，因此网络通信设备可以向流服务器通信该设备可以接收传输突发的方式。

    Method and apparatus for providing content using a distribution network
    6.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for providing content using a distribution network 审中-公开
    使用分发网络提供内容的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US20070074260A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

    申请号：US11236292

    申请日：2005-09-27

    申请人： Erik Elstermann

    发明人： Erik Elstermann

    IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/16

    CPC分类号： H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4788

    摘要： A method and apparatus for utilizing at least one packet stream at a regional site is described. In one embodiment, at least one packet stream is multicast from a master headend. A request is then submitted to access one of the packet stream(s) located at a multicast endpoint. The packet stream(s) is subsequently received at the regional site. The packet stream(s) is then processed and subsequently provided to a delivery network.

    摘要翻译： 描述了用于在区域站点处利用至少一个分组流的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，至少一个分组流是从主头端进行多播的。 然后提交请求以访问位于多播端点的分组流之一。 随后在区域站点接收分组流。 然后将数据包流处理并随后提供给传送网络。

    Method and apparatus for distributing statistical multiplex signals to handheld devices
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for distributing statistical multiplex signals to handheld devices 审中-公开
    统计多路复用信号分配给手持设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US20080008190A1

    公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

    申请号：US11482407

    申请日：2006-07-07

    申请人： Erik Elstermann

    发明人： Erik Elstermann

    IPC分类号： H04L12/56

    CPC分类号： H04N7/163 ,  H04H20/42 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/64315

    摘要： An aspect of the invention relates to a method and apparatus for statistically multiplexing content from a plurality of encoders. In one example, a respective need data value from each of the encoders is received. A separate bandwidth allocation is designated for each of the encoders based on the respective need data value, wherein the separate bandwidth allocations do not collectively exceed an aggregate bandwidth threshold level. Afterwards, a burst identifier and the separate bandwidth allocations are transmitted to each of the encoders.

    摘要翻译： 本发明的一个方面涉及用于从多个编码器统计复用内容的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，接收来自每个编码器的相应需求数据值。 基于相应的需要数据值为每个编码器指定单独的带宽分配，其中单独的带宽分配不总共超过聚合带宽阈值水平。 之后，将突发标识符和单独的带宽分配传送到每个编码器。

    Statistical multiplexer having protective features from extraneous messages generated by redundant system elements
    8.
    发明申请
    Statistical multiplexer having protective features from extraneous messages generated by redundant system elements 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20060018254A1

    公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

    申请号：US10899859

    申请日：2004-07-26

    申请人： John Sanders ,  Erik Elstermann ,  Siu-Wai Wu

    发明人： John Sanders ,  Erik Elstermann ,  Siu-Wai Wu

    IPC分类号： H04J3/22 ,  H04L12/26

    CPC分类号： H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23655

    摘要： A statistical multiplexer is provided for multiplexing at least two bit streams, which each comprise video signals, into a single multiplexed encoded bit stream. The statistical multiplexer includes a plurality of primary encoders 120 each receiving one of the bit streams and generating an encoded bit stream and at least one backup encoder 130 that is activated and on-line in the event of a failure of one of the plurality of primary encoders 120. The backup encoder 130 receives the bit stream that would otherwise be directed to the failed primary encoder 120. The statistical multiplexer also includes at least two multiplexers 140,160 such that at any given time one of the multiplexers 140,160 is in an active state and the other is in a backup state. The multiplexer in the active state receives each of the encoded bit streams from the encoders and generates a multiplexed encoded bit stream. The multiplexer in the backup state transitions to the active state and receives each of the encoded bit streams from the encoders in the event of a failure in the other multiplexer. A rate processor 150 is provided for adjusting a distribution of bit rate allocation among the plurality of primary encoders 120. A communications channel is operatively associated with the encoders 120, 130, the multiplexers 140, 160 and the rate processor 150. The communication channel supports messages among and between the encoders 120, 130, the multiplexers 140, 160 and the rate processor 150. The encoders 120, 130, the multiplexers 140, 160, and the rate processor 150 employ a dynamic identity allocation arrangement for identifying a source of the messages such that messages originating from the encoders 120, 130 indicate whether the source is a primary 120 or backup encoder 130 and messages originating from the multiplexers 140, 160 include a character selected from among a predetermined sequence of characters that is incremented to the next character in the sequence each time one of the multiplexers 140, 160 transitions between an active and a backup state.

    Method and apparatus for generating multiplexed signals
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for generating multiplexed signals 有权
    用于产生多路复用信号的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US08275003B2

    公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

    申请号：US11257230

    申请日：2005-10-24

    申请人： Erik Elstermann

    发明人： Erik Elstermann

    IPC分类号： H04J3/04

    CPC分类号： H04J3/047 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/426 ,  H04H20/67 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/64315

    摘要： An aspect of the invention relates to a method and apparatus for multiplexing content. In one example, a first transport stream is received. The first transport stream includes a sequence of burst cycles, each of the burst cycles having a plurality of packet bursts respectively associated with a plurality of primary services. In one example, a primary service is a national service. A packet burst stream is received that is associated with a secondary service. In one example, a secondary service is a regional service. The first transport stream is multiplexed with the packet burst stream to produce a second transport stream. The second transport stream includes a deterministic relationship between the plurality of packet bursts in each of the burst cycles and packet bursts of the packet burst stream. Additional packet burst streams associated with additional secondary services may be received and multiplexed in a similar manner.

    摘要翻译： 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于复用内容的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，接收第一传输流。 第一传输流包括突发周期序列，每个突发周期具有分别与多个主服务相关联的多个分组突发。 在一个例子中，主要服务是国家服务。 接收到与次要服务相关联的分组突发流。 在一个示例中，辅助服务是区域服务。 第一传输流与分组突发流复用以产生第二传输流。 第二传输流包括每个突发周期中的多个分组脉冲串与分组脉冲串流的分组突发之间的确定性关系。 可以以类似的方式接收和复用与附加辅助服务相关联的附加分组突发流。

    Method and apparatus for generating multiplexed signals
    10.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for generating multiplexed signals 有权
    用于产生多路复用信号的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US20070091857A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

    申请号：US11257230

    申请日：2005-10-24

    申请人： Erik Elstermann

    发明人： Erik Elstermann

    IPC分类号： H04Q7/24

    CPC分类号： H04J3/047 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/426 ,  H04H20/67 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/64315

    摘要： An aspect of the invention relates to a method and apparatus for multiplexing content. In one example, a first transport stream is received. The first transport stream includes a sequence of burst cycles, each of the burst cycles having a plurality of packet bursts respectively associated with a plurality of primary services. In one example, a primary service is a national service. A packet burst stream is received that is associated with a secondary service. In one example, a secondary service is a regional service. The first transport stream is multiplexed with the packet burst stream to produce a second transport stream. The second transport stream includes a deterministic relationship between the plurality of packet bursts in each of the burst cycles and packet bursts of the packet burst stream. Additional packet burst streams associated with additional secondary services may be received and multiplexed in a similar manner.

    摘要翻译： 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于复用内容的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，接收第一传输流。 第一传输流包括突发周期序列，每个突发周期具有分别与多个主服务相关联的多个分组突发。 在一个例子中，主要服务是国家服务。 接收到与次要服务相关联的分组突发流。 在一个示例中，辅助服务是区域服务。 第一传输流与分组突发流复用以产生第二传输流。 第二传输流包括每个突发周期中的多个分组脉冲串与分组脉冲串流的分组突发之间的确定性关系。 可以以类似的方式接收和复用与附加辅助服务相关联的附加分组突发流。