公开(公告)号：US08787736B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13049792

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/93 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N9/82 ,  H04N5/782

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了视频扫描的系统和方法。 扫描可以是动态交互的，并且扫描中的程序的特征（例如，商业中断或程序结束）的扫描可以同时显示多个程序的多个扫描窗口，例如在扫描向导中 。 扫描向导允许用户同时查看扫描窗口和信息面板，从标准面板中选择扫描的标准，并使用扫描控制面板控制扫描。 扫描可以允许用户记录在扫描中显示的程序而不中断扫描（例如，通过使用另外的调谐器）。 扫描可以在扫描界面内显示用于适当扫描程序（例如，记录，缓存和按需程序）的特技播放功能。 用户可以选择并执行扫描程序的特技播放功能而不退出扫描模式。

公开(公告)号：US08387089B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US11431128

申请日：2006-05-08

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

公开(公告)号：US08281341B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US11888676

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing media planners for planning a user's media content viewing activities are provided. The media planner may include an interactive grid of content with scheduled viewing, recording, or reminders set within a user-selectable time window. The media planner may prioritize content within the planner grid and automatically resolve conflicts when the number of available tuners within the user equipment device has been exceeded. Programs matching a user's viewing interests may also be automatically recorded in the user's absence. Coming-soon announcements may be received for programming outside the current program schedule window. Conditional media guidance application functions may be scheduled based on preliminary availability and attribute data associated with a coming-soon asset.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于为媒体规划者提供用于规划用户的媒体内容观看活动的系统和方法。 媒体规划器可以包括在用户可选择的时间窗口内设置的具有预定观看，记录或提醒的内容的交互网格。 媒体策划者可以在规划师网格内对内容进行优先级排序，并且当超过用户设备设备内的可用调谐器的数量时自动解决冲突。 符合用户观看兴趣的节目也可以在用户不在情况下自动记录。 即将公布即将公布的程序在当前程序计划窗口之外。 可以根据与即将到来的资产相关联的初步可用性和属性数据来调度有条件的媒体指导应用功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100119206A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12502887

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Michael L. Craner ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Michael L. Craner ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/036 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying substitute media while fast forwarding past advertisements are provided. When a user reaches the advertisement, the interactive media guidance application may receive an instruction to fast forward the advertisement. In response to the fast forward instruction, the interactive media guidance application may identify and display substitute media instead of the advertisement. The substitute media may be an image, a video frame/clip, a graphic, an animated graphic, or any other suitable media. The substitute media may be distributed in the advertisement using any suitable method. For example, the substitute media may be incorporated in the video frames of the advertisement (e.g., overlaid in the video frames of the advertisement), added as hidden video frames distributed in the advertisement, or any other suitable approach. An advertisement tool for creating advertisements that include substitute media, and for previewing advertisements as they are fast forwarded is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了在快速转发广告时显示替代媒体的系统和方法。 当用户到达广告时，交互式媒体引导应用可以接收快速转发广告的指令。 响应于快进指令，交互式媒体引导应用可以识别和显示替代媒体而不是广告。 替代媒体可以是图像，视频帧/剪辑，图形，动画图形或任何其它合适的媒体。 替代媒体可以使用任何合适的方法分发在广告中。 例如，替代媒体可以被并入广告的视频帧（例如，叠加在广告的视频帧中），作为在广告中分配的隐藏视频帧添加，或者任何其他合适的方法。 还提供了用于创建包括替代媒体的广告以及用于在快速转发时预览广告的广告工具。

公开(公告)号：US08127329B1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12189386

申请日：2008-08-11

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

公开(公告)号：US09185332B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13353725

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/82 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/84

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了视频扫描的系统和方法。 扫描可以是动态交互的，并且扫描中的程序的特征（例如，商业中断或程序结束）的扫描可以同时显示多个程序的多个扫描窗口，例如在扫描向导中 。 扫描向导允许用户同时查看扫描窗口和信息面板，从标准面板中选择扫描的标准，并使用扫描控制面板控制扫描。 扫描可以允许用户记录在扫描中显示的程序而不中断扫描（例如，通过使用另外的调谐器）。 扫描可以在扫描界面内显示用于适当扫描程序（例如，记录，缓存和按需程序）的特技播放功能。 用户可以选择并执行扫描程序的特技播放功能而不退出扫描模式。

公开(公告)号：US20120076473A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13310622

申请日：2011-12-02

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

公开(公告)号：US20110164861A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13049792

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

Inventor： Gerard Kunkel ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Michael L. Craner ,  Rajeshwari B. Iyer ,  Andrzej Jakubowski

IPC: H04N5/783

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for a video scan are provided. The scan may be dynamically interactive and a function of characteristics of the programs in the scan (e.g., commercial breaks or the end of a program approaching) The scan may simultaneously display multiple scan windows for a plurality of programs, for example in a scan wizard. The scan wizard allows the user to simultaneously view a scan window and an information panel, select criteria for the scan from a criteria panel, and control the scan using a scan control panel. The scan may allow the user to record a program displayed in the scan without interrupting the scan (e.g., by using an additional tuner). The scan may display, within the scan interface, trick-play functions for appropriate scanned programs (e.g., recorded, cached and on-demand programs). The user may select and perform trick-play functions for a scanned program without exiting the scan mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了视频扫描的系统和方法。 扫描可以是动态交互的，并且扫描中的程序的特征（例如，商业中断或程序结束）的扫描可以同时显示多个程序的多个扫描窗口，例如在扫描向导中 。 扫描向导允许用户同时查看扫描窗口和信息面板，从标准面板中选择扫描的标准，并使用扫描控制面板控制扫描。 扫描可以允许用户记录在扫描中显示的程序而不中断扫描（例如，通过使用另外的调谐器）。 扫描可以在扫描界面内显示用于适当扫描程序（例如，记录，缓存和按需程序）的特技播放功能。 用户可以选择并执行扫描程序的特技播放功能而不退出扫描模式。

公开(公告)号：US20100138882A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12506086

申请日：2009-07-20

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael L. Craner

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael L. Craner

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4335 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/42623 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6336 ,  H04N21/8355 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N2005/91328

Abstract: On-demand systems and methods are provided to manage locally-stored on-demand content. A user's equipment controls the deletion of and/or access to on-demand content from a local storage device based on constraining criteria that may include rental conditions, dynamic factors, and keys.

Abstract translation: 提供按需系统和方法来管理本地存储的按需内容。 用户的设备基于可能包括租赁条件，动态因素和密钥的约束标准来控制从本地存储设备的按需内容的删除和/或访问。

公开(公告)号：US20080155585A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644294

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Michael L. Craner ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Michael L. Craner ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/036 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying substitute media while fast forwarding past advertisements are provided. When a user reaches the advertisement, the interactive media guidance application may receive an instruction to fast forward the advertisement. In response to the fast forward instruction, the interactive media guidance application may identify and display substitute media instead of the advertisement. The substitute media may be an image, a video frame/clip, a graphic, an animated graphic, or any other suitable media. The substitute media may be distributed in the advertisement using any suitable method. For example, the substitute media may be incorporated in the video frames of the advertisement (e.g., overlaid in the video frames of the advertisement), added as hidden video frames distributed in the advertisement, or any other suitable approach. An advertisement tool for creating advertisements that include substitute media, and for previewing advertisements as they are fast forwarded is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了在快速转发广告时显示替代媒体的系统和方法。 当用户到达广告时，交互式媒体引导应用可以接收快速转发广告的指令。 响应于快进指令，交互式媒体引导应用可以识别和显示替代媒体而不是广告。 替代媒体可以是图像，视频帧/剪辑，图形，动画图形或任何其它合适的媒体。 替代媒体可以使用任何合适的方法分发在广告中。 例如，替代媒体可以被并入广告的视频帧（例如，叠加在广告的视频帧中），作为在广告中分配的隐藏视频帧添加，或者任何其他合适的方法。 还提供了用于创建包括替代媒体的广告，以及用于在快速转发时预览广告的广告工具。