Method of using an entertainment system and an apparatus and handset for use with the entertainment system
    5.
    发明申请
    Method of using an entertainment system and an apparatus and handset for use with the entertainment system 审中-公开
    使用娱乐系统的方法以及与娱乐系统一起使用的装置和手机

    公开(公告)号:US20060230421A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-12

    申请号:US11093736

    申请日:2005-03-30

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173 H04N7/16

    摘要: A method of using an entertainment system can allow a plurality of different options to be presented to a user of the entertainment system when an incoming phone call is detected. The user can choose an option, and the entertainment system can be configured to take appropriate action based on the option selected. Such a method allows the user of the entertainment system to make a real-time disposition of the incoming phone call, rather than relying solely on a predetermined set of configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus and handset can be used in carrying out the method. In another embodiment, a handset for use with the entertainment system can be a remote control that includes telephone control features, or the handset can be used with VoIP connections.

    摘要翻译: 当检测到来话电话时,使用娱乐系统的方法可以允许向娱乐系统的用户呈现多个不同的选项。 用户可以选择一个选项,娱乐系统可以配置为根据选择的选项采取适当的措施。 这样的方法允许娱乐系统的用户实时地处理来电,而不是仅仅依赖于一组预定的配置。 在一个实施例中,可以使用装置和手机来执行该方法。 在另一个实施例中,与娱乐系统一起使用的手机可以是包括电话控制特征的遥控器,或者手机可以与VoIP连接一起使用。

    Remote control, apparatus, system and methods of using the same
    6.
    发明申请
    Remote control, apparatus, system and methods of using the same 有权
    遥控器,仪器,系统及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060170582A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-03

    申请号:US11049629

    申请日:2005-02-02

    IPC分类号: G08C19/12

    CPC分类号: G08C23/00 G08C17/02

    摘要: A system provides an audible signal to the user of the system before a control or function is activated by the user. In one embodiment, a remote control can be used with an apparatus, such as a set-top box. When the user places an object near a control of the remote control, a control or function associated with the control may be announced to the user before activating the control. The system can include an apparatus is configured to be operated at least in part from a remote control that includes a plurality of controls including a first control. The apparatus includes a control module configured to receive an identification signal from the remote control, wherein the identification signal corresponds to the control, determine a state of the apparatus, determine a function to which the control corresponds, and send another identification signal to an audio system.

    摘要翻译: 在用户激活控制或功能之前,系统向系统的用户提供可听见的信号。 在一个实施例中,远程控制可以与诸如机顶盒的装置一起使用。 当用户将物体放置在遥控器的控制附近时,可以在激活控制之前向用户通知与控制相关联的控制或功能。 该系统可以包括被配置为至少部分地从包括多个包括第一控制的控制的遥控器操作的装置。 该装置包括:控制模块,被配置为从遥控器接收识别信号,其中识别信号对应于控制,确定装置的状态,确定控制对应的功能,并向音频发送另一识别信号 系统。

    Method and system to access PC-based services from non-PC hardware
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and system to access PC-based services from non-PC hardware 审中-公开
    从非PC硬件访问基于PC的服务的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060048179A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-02

    申请号:US10927954

    申请日:2004-08-27

    摘要: An authentication protocol interface is described that allows a user to authenticate into, or login to, a PC based environment using a non-pc device. It also provides the user with a transparent method of “programming” the interface so that the interface behaves the way a user wants the next time they use the system. The invention further enables a user to avoid authentication altogether by allowing the settop box to serve as the login authority for certain tasks. The invention operates in a non-PC environment where the use of a mouse and other MS Windows® interface components (i.e., check boxes, radio dials, and the like) are not allowed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了允许用户使用非pc设备认证或基于PC的环境登录到认证协议接口。 它还为用户提供了一种“编程”界面的透明方法,使界面的行为方式与用户下一次使用系统时所需要的方式相同。 本发明还允许用户通过允许机顶盒作为某些任务的登录权限来完全避免认证。 本发明在非PC环境中操作,其中不允许使用鼠标和其他MS Windows(R)接口组件(即,复选框,无线电拨号等)。

    System and method for pre-caching a first portion of a video file on a set-top box
    8.
    发明申请
    System and method for pre-caching a first portion of a video file on a set-top box 有权
    在机顶盒上预先缓存视频文件的第一部分的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060026663A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-02

    申请号:US10901921

    申请日:2004-07-29

    IPC分类号: H04N5/445 H04N7/173 G06F13/00

    摘要: A method of pre-caching video content is provided and includes measuring an available bandwidth of a data connection to a set top box. The available bandwidth measurement can be an average available bandwidth of the data connection to the set top box or a minimum available bandwidth of the data connection to the set top box. Each of a plurality of video files is divided into a first portion and a second portion and the size of each first portion is based on the available bandwidth measurement. The first portion of each of the plurality of video files is downloaded over the data connection and stored in a memory within the set top box. A list is displayed at a display device and includes a list of video titles that correspond to the plurality of video files that have only a first portion downloaded to the memory.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种预缓存视频内容的方法,包括测量与机顶盒的数据连接的可用带宽。 可用带宽测量可以是到机顶盒的数据连接的平均可用带宽或与机顶盒的数据连接的最小可用带宽。 多个视频文件中的每一个被分成第一部分和第二部分,并且每个第一部分的大小基于可用带宽测量。 多个视频文件中的每一个的第一部分通过数据连接下载并存储在机顶盒内的存储器中。 在显示装置上显示列表,并且包括与仅将第一部分下载到存储器的多个视频文件相对应的视频标题的列表。

    Universal mobile phone adapter method and system for vehicles
    9.
    发明申请
    Universal mobile phone adapter method and system for vehicles 失效
    通用手机适配器方法及车辆系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050202854A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US10799164

    申请日:2004-03-12

    IPC分类号: H01R27/00 H04M1/00

    CPC分类号: H01R27/00

    摘要: A universal mobile phone adapter device for a vehicle appliance operable for enabling a user to talk hands-free on a mobile phone during a phone call between the mobile phone and a telephone of another party when the mobile phone is electronically connected to the vehicle appliance. The adapter device includes a universal vehicle adapter base integrated in the interior of the vehicle. The adapter base is electronically connected to the vehicle appliance. The adapter device includes first and second adapter sleeves which are removably receivable one at a time within the adapter base. The adapter sleeves include respective first and second mobile phone receiving areas for removably receiving first and second mobile phones having different configurations. The adapter sleeves and the adapter base electronically connect the mobile phones to the vehicle appliance when the adapter sleeves receive the respective mobile phones and the adapter base receives the adapter sleeves.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车载设备的通用移动电话适配器设备,其可操作用于使得当移动电话电子连接到车辆设备时,在移动电话和另一方的电话之间的电话期间,用户能够在移动电话上进行免提通话。 适配器装置包括集成在车辆内部的通用车辆适配器基座。 适配器基座电连接到车辆设备。 适配器装置包括第一和第二适配器套筒,其可在适配器基座内一次一个地可拆卸地接收。 适配器套筒包括用于可移除地接收具有不同配置的第一和第二移动电话的相应的第一和第二移动电话接收区域。 当适配器套筒接收相应的移动电话并且适配器基座接收到适配器套筒时,适配器套筒和适配器基座将移动电话机电连接到车辆设备。

    System and method for operating a telephone to bypass a wireline telephone service
    10.
    发明申请
    System and method for operating a telephone to bypass a wireline telephone service 失效
    操作电话绕过有线电话业务的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050180560A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-18

    申请号:US10771127

    申请日:2004-02-03

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for operating a telephone to bypass wireline telephone service. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a housing component at least partially defining a first and a second enclosure. The housing component may be part of a Local Exchange Carrier Network Interface Device. In such an embodiment, the first enclosure may represent a service provider access portion, and the second enclosure may represent a customer access portion. The system may also include a door coupled to the housing component. The door may be capable of being releasably secured in a closed position such that the door defines a portion of the first enclosure. A cradle system formed to receive a wireless transceiving device may be secured within the first enclosure in a manner allowing the door to be releasably secured in the closed position. In some embodiments, the system may also have a local power supply associated with the cradle system and electrically coupled to a premises wiring connection point. The local power supply may be able to provide a ring voltage to the premises wiring connection point and to power a cradled wireless transceiver.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于操作电话以绕过有线电话服务的系统和方法。 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如至少部分地限定第一和第二外壳的外壳部件。 外壳部件可以是本地交换机网络接口设备的一部分。 在这样的实施例中,第一外壳可以表示服务提供商访问部分,而第二外壳可以表示客户访问部分。 系统还可以包括联接到壳体部件的门。 门可以能够可释放地固定在关闭位置,使得门限定第一外壳的一部分。 形成为接收无线收发装置的支架系统可以以允许门被可释放地固定在关闭位置的方式固定在第一外壳内。 在一些实施例中,系统还可以具有与托架系统相关联并且电耦合到房屋布线连接点的本地电源。 本地电源可以能够向房屋布线连接点提供环形电压并且为悬挂的无线收发器供电。