公开(公告)号：US08522293B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US11013665

申请日：2004-12-15

申请人： Tom Gonder ,  Craig Mahonchak ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Vipul Patel ,  John Callahan ,  Jay Thomas

发明人： Tom Gonder ,  Craig Mahonchak ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Vipul Patel ,  John Callahan ,  Jay Thomas

IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N21/2385 ,  H04B10/25751 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L47/36 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23605 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2383 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6338 ,  H04N21/6375 ,  H04N21/6402 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64776

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivering data over extant infrastructure within a content-based network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable network, and the infrastructure comprises that nominally used for on-demand (OD) services such as VOD. The method includes the allocation of dedicated end-to-end network resources via a “session request, as well as data flow control and packet size adaptation, by a data server based on feedback from the requesting/receiving client device (e.g., DSTB) within the network. Mechanisms for retransmission requests for error recovery are also provided.

摘要翻译： 在基于内容的网络中通过现有基础设施传送数据的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，网络包括有线网络，并且基础设施包括名义上用于诸如VOD的点播（OD）服务。 该方法包括基于来自请求/接收客户端设备（例如，DSTB）的反馈的数据服务器经由“会话请求以及数据流控制和分组大小适应”来分配专用端到端网络资源， 还提供了用于错误恢复的重传请求的机制。

公开(公告)号：US20060130107A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11013665

申请日：2004-12-15

申请人： Tom Gonder ,  Craig Mahonchak ,  John Carlucci ,  Vipul Patel ,  John Callahan ,  Jay Thomas

发明人： Tom Gonder ,  Craig Mahonchak ,  John Carlucci ,  Vipul Patel ,  John Callahan ,  Jay Thomas

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/2385 ,  H04B10/25751 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L47/36 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23605 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2383 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6338 ,  H04N21/6375 ,  H04N21/6402 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64776

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivering data over extant infrastructure within a content-based network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable network, and the infrastructure comprises that nominally used for on-demand (OD) services such as VOD. The method includes the allocation of dedicated end-to-end network resources via a “session request, as well as data flow control and packet size adaptation, by a data server based on feedback from the requesting/receiving client device (e.g., DSTB) within the network. Mechanisms for retransmission requests for error recovery are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20090150941A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11953179

申请日：2007-12-10

申请人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  Bryan Santangelo ,  Craig Mahonchak

发明人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  Bryan Santangelo ,  Craig Mahonchak

IPC分类号： H04N5/445

CPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84

摘要： A method of providing programming content from a video server to a client coupled to the video server by a video content network includes the steps of sending, to the client, a playlist describing an interrelationship between at least one program segment and at least one related segment; sending, from the video server to the client over the video content network, video content comprising the at least one program segment and the at least one related segment; and modifying the playlist via communication to the client. The steps of sending the playlist, sending the content, and modifying the playlist are all accomplished within a single video-on-demand session per user.

摘要翻译： 通过视频内容网络从视频服务器向耦合到视频服务器的客户端提供节目内容的方法包括以下步骤：向客户端发送描述至少一个节目片段和至少一个相关片段之间的相互关系的播放列表 ; 通过所述视频内容网络从所述视频服务器向所述客户端发送包括所述至少一个节目片段和所述至少一个相关片段的视频内容; 以及通过与客户端的通信来修改播放列表。 发送播放列表，发送内容和修改播放列表的步骤都在每个用户的单个视频点播会话中完成。

公开(公告)号：US09621855B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US11953179

申请日：2007-12-10

申请人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  Bryan Santangelo ,  Craig Mahonchak

发明人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  Bryan Santangelo ,  Craig Mahonchak

IPC分类号： H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/472

CPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84

摘要： A method of providing programming content from a video server to a client coupled to the video server by a video content network includes the steps of sending, to the client, a playlist describing an interrelationship between at least one program segment and at least one related segment; sending, from the video server to the client over the video content network, video content comprising the at least one program segment and the at least one related segment; and modifying the playlist via communication to the client. The steps of sending the playlist, sending the content, and modifying the playlist are all accomplished within a single video-on-demand session per user.

公开(公告)号：US08752099B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13245657

申请日：2011-09-26

申请人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

发明人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N2005/91328 ,  H04N2005/91335

摘要： Methods and apparatus for providing content to users of a network that can be selectively recorded via the user's equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions are used to provide high-speed download of the requested content to the users. The user's equipment (e.g., set-top box) is equipped with a high-density recording device which can both record the content onto a selected medium (e.g., DVD) and optionally provide copyright protection via one or more means such as limiting the number of copies that can be made, and/or digital watermarking. The network operator can also restrict the establishment of the on-demand sessions and/or release of the content to subscribers based on parameters including prior purchase of the content by the user, and the timing of the release of the same content via other distribution channels such as rental and retail.

摘要翻译： 用于向可以经由用户设备选择性地记录的网络的用户提供内容的方法和装置。 在示例性实施例中，网络包括混合光纤同轴（HFC）网络，并且按需（OD）会话用于向用户提供所请求内容的高速下载。 用户的设备（例如，机顶盒）配备有可以将内容记录到所选介质（例如，DVD）上的高密度记录设备，并且可以通过一种或多种方式提供版权保护，例如限制数量 可以制作的副本，和/或数字水印。 网络运营商还可以基于包括用户先前购买的内容的参数以及经由其他分发渠道释放相同内容的定时来限制按需会话的建立和/或向用户发布内容 如租赁和零售。

公开(公告)号：US08028322B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11080693

申请日：2005-03-14

申请人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

发明人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N2005/91328 ,  H04N2005/91335

摘要： Methods and apparatus for providing content to users of a network that can be selectively recorded via the user's equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions are used to provide high-speed download of the requested content to the users. The user's equipment (e.g., set-top box) is equipped with a high-density recording device which can both record the content onto a selected medium (e.g., DVD) and optionally provide copyright protection via one or more means such as limiting the number of copies that can be made, and/or digital watermarking. The network operator can also restrict the establishment of the on-demand sessions and/or release of the content to subscribers based on parameters including prior purchase of the content by the user, and the timing of the release of the same content via other distribution channels such as rental and retail.

摘要翻译： 用于向可以经由用户设备选择性地记录的网络的用户提供内容的方法和装置。 在示例性实施例中，网络包括混合光纤同轴（HFC）网络，并且按需（OD）会话用于向用户提供所请求内容的高速下载。 用户的设备（例如，机顶盒）配备有可以将内容记录到所选介质（例如，DVD）上的高密度记录设备，并且可以通过一种或多种方式提供版权保护，例如限制数量 可以制作的副本，和/或数字水印。 网络运营商还可以基于包括用户先前购买的内容的参数以及经由其他分发渠道释放相同内容的定时来限制按需会话的建立和/或向用户发布内容 如租赁和零售。

公开(公告)号：US20120079514A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13245657

申请日：2011-09-26

申请人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

发明人： Steven Riedl ,  John Callahan ,  John B. Carlucci ,  Hugh Josephs

IPC分类号： H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N2005/91328 ,  H04N2005/91335

摘要： Methods and apparatus for providing content to users of a network that can be selectively recorded via the user's equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions are used to provide high-speed download of the requested content to the users. The user's equipment (e.g., set-top box) is equipped with a high-density recording device which can both record the content onto a selected medium (e.g., DVD) and optionally provide copyright protection via one or more means such as limiting the number of copies that can be made, and/or digital watermarking. The network operator can also restrict the establishment of the on-demand sessions and/or release of the content to subscribers based on parameters including prior purchase of the content by the user, and the timing of the release of the same content via other distribution channels such as rental and retail.

摘要翻译： 用于向可以经由用户设备选择性地记录的网络的用户提供内容的方法和装置。 在示例性实施例中，网络包括混合光纤同轴（HFC）网络，并且按需（OD）会话用于向用户提供所请求内容的高速下载。 用户的设备（例如，机顶盒）配备有可以将内容记录到所选介质（例如，DVD）上的高密度记录设备，并且可以通过一种或多种方式提供版权保护，例如限制数量 可以制作的副本，和/或数字水印。 网络运营商还可以基于包括用户先前购买的内容的参数以及经由其他分发渠道释放相同内容的定时来限制按需会话的建立和/或向用户发布内容 如租赁和零售。

公开(公告)号：US20090193486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12019766

申请日：2008-01-25

申请人： Vipul Patel ,  Jian Yu ,  Jack Miller ,  John Callahan

发明人： Vipul Patel ,  Jian Yu ,  Jack Miller ,  John Callahan

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/8133 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/42661 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4437

摘要： A video content system includes a server module, a video content network coupled to the server module, and a digital set-top terminal coupled to the video content network. The digital set-top terminal in turn includes a processor; an interface coupled to the processor and the video content network; and a memory module. The memory module has at least a partitioned hard disk with a first partition containing digital video programming received over the video content network, and a second partition containing supplemental resources.

摘要翻译： 视频内容系统包括服务器模块，耦合到服务器模块的视频内容网络和耦合到视频内容网络的数字机顶终端。 数字机顶终端又包括处理器; 耦合到所述处理器和所述视频内容网络的接口; 和内存模块。 存储器模块至少具有分区硬盘，其具有包含通过视频内容网络接收的数字视频节目的第一分区，以及包含补充资源的第二分区。

公开(公告)号：US07781886B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11329885

申请日：2006-01-10

申请人： John Trezza ,  John Callahan ,  Gregory Dudoff

发明人： John Trezza ,  John Callahan ,  Gregory Dudoff

IPC分类号： H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/48

CPC分类号： H01L24/13 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/75 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2224/05001 ,  H01L2224/05022 ,  H01L2224/05023 ,  H01L2224/05026 ,  H01L2224/05027 ,  H01L2224/0508 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/05568 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05573 ,  H01L2224/05644 ,  H01L2224/05655 ,  H01L2224/05664 ,  H01L2224/05666 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13609 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/24226 ,  H01L2224/75305 ,  H01L2224/75315 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06541 ,  H01L2225/06593 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01012 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01018 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01024 ,  H01L2924/01025 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01032 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01073 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/04953 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H01L2924/30105 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

摘要： A chip contact functionally having an IC pad, a barrier layer over the IC pad, and a malleable material over the barrier layer. An alternative chip contact functionally having an IC pad, a barrier layer over the IC pad, and a rigid material over the barrier layer.

摘要翻译： 芯片接触器在功能上具有IC焊盘，IC焊盘上的阻挡层，以及在阻挡层上方的可延展材料。 替代的芯片接触器在功能上具有IC焊盘，IC焊盘上的阻挡层以及阻挡层上的刚性材料。

公开(公告)号：US20070240182A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11402261

申请日：2006-04-10

申请人： John Callahan

发明人： John Callahan

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N2005/4442

摘要： Methods and apparatus for generating program guides and restricting access to programs as a function of program ratings and/or program content are described. Methods of billing for services are also described. Multiple remote controls, e.g., of different types or assigned different identifiers are used. Access to program guide content and actual program content is restricted based on which remote control device is used. Program guide content and program access can be restricted based on a rating level and/or particular attributes of the program, e.g., sex, violence, adult language. For example PG-13 programs with sexual content may be restricted while PG-13 programs with violent content may be allowed to be viewed depending on what restrictions are set. Program attributes may be included in program guide information. Remotes used to provide restricted access may use different control signals from remotes used to provide unrestricted access and can be implemented as simplified remotes.

摘要翻译： 描述用于产生节目指南并限制作为节目评级和/或节目内容的功能的程序访问的方法和装置。 还介绍了服务计费方法。 使用多个遥控器，例如不同类型或分配的不同标识符。 基于使用哪个遥控设备，对节目指南内容和实际节目内容的访问受到限制。 节目指南内容和节目访问可以根据节目的评级级别和/或特定属性（例如性别，暴力，成人语言）进行限制。 例如，具有性内容的PG-13程序可能会受到限制，而根据设置的限制，可能允许查看具有暴力内容的PG-13程序。 节目指南信息可能包含节目属性。 用于提供受限访问的遥控器可以使用来自用于提供无限制访问的遥控器的不同控制信号，并且可以实现为简化遥控器。