Rental inventory management
    1.
    发明授权
    Rental inventory management 有权
    租赁库存管理

    公开(公告)号:US08972290B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-03

    申请号:US11774025

    申请日:2007-07-06

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 G06Q10/02 G06Q10/087

    Abstract: Managing rental items using hierarchical storage locations without putting away returned items. One method comprises receiving units of a rental item at a processing facility. Each of two or more local storage locations is associated with a different successively longer time period of subsequent processing for that storage location. The rental item is associated with a net average shipping quantity and a buffer inventory quantity for each time period. An excess number of the units is determined as the rental item units that are not needed for current orders. A first quantity of the excess units is placed in a first local storage location. The first quantity is based on the net average shipping quantity for the first location; in a second location, a second quantity of the excess units is placed. The second quantity is based on the buffer inventory quantity for the second location and a growth factor.

    Abstract translation: 使用分层存储位置管理租赁项目,而不会丢弃返回的项目。 一种方法包括在处理设施处接收租赁物品的单元。 两个或多个本地存储位置中的每一个与该存储位置的后续处理的不同连续较长的时间段相关联。 租赁物品与每个时段的净平均出货量和缓冲库存量相关联。 过多的单位被确定为当前订单不需要的租赁项目单位。 第一数量的多余单位被放置在第一本地存储位置。 第一个数量是基于第一个地点的净平均运输量; 在第二位置,放置第二数量的多余单位。 第二个数量是基于第二个位置的缓冲区库存量和增长因子。

    Variable bit video streams for adaptive streaming
    2.
    发明授权
    Variable bit video streams for adaptive streaming 有权
    用于自适应流传输的可变比特视频流

    公开(公告)号:US08689267B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US12961375

    申请日:2010-12-06

    Applicant: Neil D. Hunt

    Inventor: Neil D. Hunt

    CPC classification number: H04N21/23439 H04N21/8456

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for adapting playback bit rate in a content delivery system based on scene complexity of the video content as well as network conditions and other performance factors. A scene complexity map of the video content indicates the complexity levels of different scenes within the video content. Using the scene complexity map, a content player may download scenes of lower scene complexity levels from video streams encoded to lower bit rates to manage the bandwidth consumed to download the video content and allow for the downloading of scenes of higher complexity levels from video streams encoded to higher bit rates.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种基于视频内容的场景复杂度以及网络条件和其他性能因素来适应内容传送系统中的重放比特率的技术。 视频内容的场景复杂度映射表示视频内容中不同场景的复杂度水平。 使用场景复杂度图,内容播放器可以从编码为较低比特率的视频流中下载较低场景复杂度级别的场景,以管理下载视频内容所消耗的带宽,并允许从编码的视频流中下载更高复杂度的场景 到更高的比特率。

    Client-server signaling in content distribution networks
    3.
    发明授权
    Client-server signaling in content distribution networks 有权
    内容分发网络中的客户端 - 服务器信令

    公开(公告)号:US08443056B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US12692372

    申请日:2010-01-22

    Applicant: Neil D. Hunt

    Inventor: Neil D. Hunt

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting and processing download requests specifying download instructions and additional optional intent hints. A client computer signals intent information to an edge server resident within a content delivery network via download requests. The intent information indicates contextual information regarding the download of a digital content file, such as the reason for the download or the amount of the digital content file that might be downloaded in subsequent requests. A suitably equipped edge server adapts the processing of the download request based on the intent information specified by the client computer. In response to the download request, the edge server also transmits a response to the client computer indicating performance characteristics associated with the edge server. The response also indicates alternative servers that can be accessed by the client computer for downloading the digital content file.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种用于发送和处理指定下载指令和附加可选意图提示的下载请求的技术。 客户端计算机通过下载请求向驻留在内容传送网络中的边缘服务器发送意图信息。 意图信息表示关于下载数字内容文件的上下文信息,例如下载的原因或可能在后续请求中下载的数字内容文件的数量。 适当配备的边缘服务器根据客户端计算机指定的意向信息来适应下载请求的处理。 响应于下载请求,边缘服务器还向客户端计算机发送指示与边缘服务器相关联的性能特征的响应。 该响应还指示可由客户端计算机访问用于下载数字内容文件的替代服务器。

    Digital content distribution system and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Digital content distribution system and method 有权
    数字内容分发系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08433814B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-30

    申请号:US12504528

    申请日:2009-07-16

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for selecting a content distribution network (CDN) comprising at least one content server, from a plurality of CDNs, and a playing digital content file from the CDN on a content player. Selecting the CDN is based on a rank order of CDNs, an assigned weight value for each CDN, and a bandwidth measured between the content player and each CDN. Advantageously, a given content player may select a CDN based on prevailing network and CDN loading conditions, thereby increasing overall robustness and reliability when downloading digital content file from a CDN.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种用于从多个CDN中选择包括至少一个内容服务器的内容分发网络(CDN)和来自内容播放器上的CDN的播放数字内容文件的技术。 选择CDN是基于CDN的排序顺序,每个CDN的分配权重值以及在内容播放器和每个CDN之间测得的带宽。 有利地,给定的内容播放器可以基于当前的网络和CDN加载条件来选择CDN,从而在从CDN下载数字内容文件时增加总体鲁棒性和可靠性。

    Trick Play of Streaming Media
    5.
    发明申请
    Trick Play of Streaming Media 有权
    流媒体技巧

    公开(公告)号:US20090158326A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US12205118

    申请日:2008-09-05

    Abstract: A data processing system, comprising a network interface configured to couple to a data network; one or more processors coupled to the network interface; memory coupled to the one or more processors; a video interface coupled to the one or more processors and configured to output video data to a video display device; logic encoded in one or more computer-readable media wherein execution by the one or more processors causes receiving and storing in the memory a plurality of still images from an audiovisual program, wherein each of the still images is associated with a sequentially later time point within the audiovisual program; receiving first user input specifying invocation of a trick play mode of playing the audiovisual program; generating video output to the video interface wherein the video output comprises a first image position comprising one or more of the still images, a linearly second image position comprising one of the still images, and a linearly third image position comprising one or more of the still images; wherein the still images in the video output are arranged in the image positions in sequential order according to time point within the audiovisual program; generating updated video output to the video interface in which the still image of the second image position is shifted into the first image position, one of the still images of the third image position is shifted into the second image position, and one or more new still images are in the third image position.

    Abstract translation: 一种数据处理系统,包括被配置为耦合到数据网络的网络接口; 耦合到网络接口的一个或多个处理器; 存储器,其耦合到所述一个或多个处理器; 视频接口,其耦合到所述一个或多个处理器并且被配置为将视频数据输出到视频显示设备; 在一个或多个计算机可读介质中编码的逻辑,其中所述一个或多个处理器的执行使得从所述存储器接收并存储来自视听程序的多个静止图像,其中所述静止图像中的每一个与所述静止图像中的后续时间点相关联 视听节目; 接收指定播放所述视听节目的特技播放模式的第一用户输入; 产生视频输出到视频接口,其中视频输出包括包括静止图像中的一个或多个的第一图像位置,包括静止图像之一的线性第二图像位置和包括静止图像中的一个或多个的线性第三图像位置 图片; 其中,所述视频输出中的静止图像根据所述视听节目内的时间点按顺序排列在所述图像位置; 产生更新的视频输出到第二图像位置的静止图像被移动到第一图像位置的视频接口,第三图像位置的静止图像中的一个被移动到第二图像位置,并且一个或多个新的静止图像 图像处于第三图像位置。

    User interface for a remote control device
    6.
    发明授权
    User interface for a remote control device 有权
    远程控制设备的用户界面

    公开(公告)号:US08963847B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-24

    申请号:US12961387

    申请日:2010-12-06

    Applicant: Neil D. Hunt

    Inventor: Neil D. Hunt

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for controlling the operations of a consumer electronic (CE) device. A system includes a display device, CE device, and a remote controller with a touchpad. The CE device is configured to output a context-specific user interface for display by the display device. The particular user interface varies based on the operational context of the CE device. The remote controller sends signals that are detected by the CE device and control operations performed by the CE device. More specifically, the remote controller is used as a handheld pointing device to select operations through interactions with the context-specific user interface. A user may apply gestures to the touchpad that are interpreted based on the context-specific user interface to control the CE device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种用于控制消费电子(CE)设备的操作的技术。 系统包括显示设备,CE设备和具有触摸板的遥控器。 CE设备被配置为输出用于由显示设备显示的上下文特定的用户界面。 特定用户界面根据CE设备的操作上下文而变化。 遥控器发送由CE设备检测到的信号和由CE设备执行的控制操作。 更具体地,遥控器用作手持式定位设备,以通过与上下文特定的用户界面的交互来选择操作。 用户可以将手势应用于基于特定于上下文的用户界面解释的触摸板来控制CE设备。

    Recommending groups of items based on item ranks
    7.
    发明授权
    Recommending groups of items based on item ranks 有权
    根据项目排名推荐一组项目

    公开(公告)号:US08903834B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-02

    申请号:US12905014

    申请日:2010-10-14

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30997 G06F17/30029

    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a mechanism for recommending digital items to a user. Each digital item in a set of digital items is scored based on user preferences and other metrics. The digital items are ordered based on scores. The digital items are then evaluated in order of respective rank to determine a subset of digital items that re recommended to the user. The evaluation process is based on different evaluation criteria as well as the presentation style of the recommended digital items.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了向用户推荐数字项目的机制。 一组数字项目中的每个数字项目都根据用户偏好和其他指标进行评分。 数字项目根据分数进行排序。 然后按照各个等级的顺序对数字项目进行评估,以确定向用户推荐的数字项目的子集。 评估过程基于不同的评估标准以及推荐数字项目的演示风格。

    Trick play of streaming media
    8.
    发明授权
    Trick play of streaming media 有权
    流媒体的戏剧

    公开(公告)号:US08365235B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12205118

    申请日:2008-09-05

    Abstract: A data processing system, comprising a network interface configured to couple to a data network; one or more processors coupled to the network interface; memory coupled to the one or more processors; a video interface coupled to the one or more processors and configured to output video data to a video display device; logic encoded in one or more computer-readable media wherein execution by the one or more processors causes receiving and storing in the memory a plurality of still images from an audiovisual program, wherein each of the still images is associated with a sequentially later time point within the audiovisual program; receiving first user input specifying invocation of a trick play mode of playing the audiovisual program; generating video output to the video interface wherein the video output comprises a first image position comprising one or more of the still images, a linearly second image position comprising one of the still images, and a linearly third image position comprising one or more of the still images; wherein the still images in the video output are arranged in the image positions in sequential order according to time point within the audiovisual program; generating updated video output to the video interface in which the still image of the second image position is shifted into the first image position, one of the still images of the third image position is shifted into the second image position, and one or more new still images are in the third image position.

    Abstract translation: 一种数据处理系统,包括被配置为耦合到数据网络的网络接口; 耦合到网络接口的一个或多个处理器; 存储器,其耦合到所述一个或多个处理器; 视频接口,其耦合到所述一个或多个处理器并且被配置为将视频数据输出到视频显示设备; 在一个或多个计算机可读介质中编码的逻辑,其中所述一个或多个处理器的执行使得从所述存储器接收并存储来自视听程序的多个静止图像,其中所述静止图像中的每一个与所述静止图像中的后续时间点相关联 视听节目; 接收指定播放所述视听节目的特技播放模式的第一用户输入; 产生视频输出到视频接口,其中视频输出包括包括静止图像中的一个或多个的第一图像位置,包括静止图像之一的线性第二图像位置和包括静止图像中的一个或多个的线性第三图像位置 图片; 其中,所述视频输出中的静止图像根据所述视听节目内的时间点按顺序排列在所述图像位置; 产生更新的视频输出到第二图像位置的静止图像被移动到第一图像位置的视频接口,第三图像位置的静止图像中的一个被移动到第二图像位置,并且一个或多个新的静止图像 图像处于第三图像位置。

    Variable Bit Video Streams for Adaptive Streaming
    9.
    发明申请
    Variable Bit Video Streams for Adaptive Streaming 有权
    用于自适应流的可变位视频流

    公开(公告)号:US20120141089A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13011242

    申请日:2011-01-21

    Applicant: Neil D. Hunt

    Inventor: Neil D. Hunt

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for adapting playback bit rate in a content delivery system based on scene complexity of the video content as well as network conditions and other performance factors. A scene complexity map of the video content indicates the complexity levels of different scenes within the video content. Using the scene complexity map, a content player may download scenes of lower scene complexity levels from video streams encoded to lower bit rates to manage the bandwidth consumed to download the video content and allow for the downloading of scenes of higher complexity levels from video streams encoded to higher bit rates.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种基于视频内容的场景复杂度以及网络条件和其他性能因素来适应内容传送系统中的重放比特率的技术。 视频内容的场景复杂度映射表示视频内容中不同场景的复杂度水平。 使用场景复杂度图,内容播放器可以从编码为较低比特率的视频流中下载较低场景复杂度级别的场景,以管理下载视频内容所消耗的带宽,并允许从编码的视频流中下载更高复杂度的场景 到更高的比特率。

    METHOD OF SHARING AN ITEM RENTAL ACCOUNT
    10.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF SHARING AN ITEM RENTAL ACCOUNT 有权
    共享项目租赁账户的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100005006A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-07

    申请号:US12559321

    申请日:2009-09-14

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 G06Q30/0601 G06Q30/0633 H04N21/2543

    Abstract: An account in an item rental service is shared with others using computer-implemented profiles, subject to computer-enforced constraints. In one embodiment, a method provides for establishing a user account, wherein the user account is associated with an account owner, wherein the user account comprises a first ordered queue indicating two or more items that the account owner desires to rent; receiving a request to add a second ordered queue to the user account, profile member identifying information, and a constraint value; creating and storing a profile record based on the profile member identifying information and the constraint value, wherein the profile record is further associated with a second queue; receiving a request to add a specified rental item to the second queue, wherein the specified rental item does not conform to the constraint value; and adding the specified rental item to the second queue only in response to receiving confirmation by the account owner.

    Abstract translation: 项目租赁服务中的帐户使用计算机实现的配置文件与其他用户共享,受计算机强制约束。 在一个实施例中,一种方法提供建立用户帐户,其中所述用户帐户与帐户所有者相关联,其中所述用户帐户包括指示所述帐户所有者希望租赁的两个或更多个项目的第一排序队列; 接收向所述用户帐户添加第二有序队列的请求,所述简档成员识别信息和约束值; 基于所述简档成员标识信息和约束值创建和存储简档记录,其中所述简档记录还与第二队列相关联; 接收向所述第二队列添加指定租赁项目的请求,其中所述指定租赁项目不符合所述约束值; 并将指定的租赁项目添加到第二个队列,仅响应于帐户所有者的确认。

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