System and method for sharing digital images over a content-based network
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for sharing digital images over a content-based network 有权
    通过基于内容的网络共享数字图像的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09525851B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US12179650

    申请日:2008-07-25

    摘要: A head end application server is coupled to a photo-sharing server having an Internet interface. A video content network is coupled to the head end application server, and a terminal is coupled to the video content network at a location remote from the head end application server and the photo-sharing server. The photo-sharing server is configured to accept upload of digital still images via the Internet interface, and the digital still images are in a format other than MPEG I-frames. The head end application server is configured to receive a request from the terminal and, responsive to the request, to fetch the digital still images from the photo-sharing server, transcode the digital still images into MPEG I-frames, and make the MPEG I-frames available, over the video content network, for selective display via the terminal. The system can advantageously function without use of a video-on-demand server.

    摘要翻译: 头端应用服务器耦合到具有因特网接口的照片共享服务器。 视频内容网络耦合到头端应用服务器,并且终端在远离头端应用服务器和照片共享服务器的位置耦合到视频内容网络。 照片共享服务器被配置为通过因特网接口接收数字静止图像的上传,并且数字静止图像是不同于MPEG I帧的格式。 头端应用服务器被配置为从终端接收请求,并且响应于该请求,从照片共享服务器获取数字静止图像,将数字静止图像转码为MPEG I帧,并使MPEG I 通过视频内容网络可用于通过终端进行选择性显示。 该系统可以有利地在不使用视频点播服务器的情况下起作用。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING DIGITAL IMAGES OVER A CONTENT-BASED NETWORK
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING DIGITAL IMAGES OVER A CONTENT-BASED NETWORK 有权
    用于在基于内容的网络上共享数字图像的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100023979A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12179650

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173 H04N11/04

    摘要: A head end application server is coupled to a photo-sharing server having an Internet interface. A video content network is coupled to the head end application server, and a terminal is coupled to the video content network at a location remote from the head end application server and the photo-sharing server. The photo-sharing server is configured to accept upload of digital still images via the Internet interface, and the digital still images are in a format other than MPEG I-frames. The head end application server is configured to receive a request from the terminal and, responsive to the request, to fetch the digital still images from the photo-sharing server, transcode the digital still images into MPEG I-frames, and make the MPEG I-frames available, over the video content network, for selective display via the terminal. The system can advantageously function without use of a video-on-demand server.

    摘要翻译: 头端应用服务器耦合到具有因特网接口的照片共享服务器。 视频内容网络耦合到头端应用服务器,并且终端在远离头端应用服务器和照片共享服务器的位置耦合到视频内容网络。 照片共享服务器被配置为通过因特网接口接收数字静止图像的上传,并且数字静止图像是不同于MPEG I帧的格式。 头端应用服务器被配置为从终端接收请求,并且响应于该请求,从照片共享服务器获取数字静止图像,将数字静止图像转码为MPEG I帧,并使MPEG I 通过视频内容网络可用于通过终端进行选择性显示。 该系统可以有利地在不使用视频点播服务器的情况下起作用。

    GATEWAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL CONTENT DELIVERY IN A NETWORK
    3.
    发明申请
    GATEWAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL CONTENT DELIVERY IN A NETWORK 有权
    网络设备和网络中数字内容传输的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110093900A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-21

    申请号:US12582619

    申请日:2009-10-20

    IPC分类号: H04N5/445 H04N7/173

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for the delivery of digital content in a network. In one embodiment, the digital content comprises internet content received from an Internet host server in a first container format, and converted to a second container format at a headend entity of a cable television or satellite network. The headend entity transmits the re-containerized content to one or more consumer devices, and acts as a gateway device between the consumer devices and various internet content sources. Delivery of internet content from the gateway device can be via broadcast, nPVR, DVR and/or VOD delivery mechanisms. The internet content gateway device is adapted to request, receive and process the internet content. Requests for internet content may be made from either a CPE or the gateway device itself according to one or more rules. The content may also be selectively transcoded before re-encapsulation based on the consumer device capabilities.

    摘要翻译: 用于在网络中传送数字内容的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,数字内容包括以第一容器格式从因特网主机服务器接收的互联网内容,并在有线电视或卫星网络的前端实体处转换成第二容器格式。 头端实体将重新集装的内容发送到一个或多个消费者设备,并且充当消费者设备和各种互联网内容源之间的网关设备。 从网关设备传送互联网内容可以通过广播,nPVR,DVR和/或VOD传送机制。 互联网内容网关设备适于请求,接收和处理互联网内容。 互联网内容的请求可以根据一个或多个规则从CPE或网关设备本身进行。 基于消费者设备能力,内容还可以在重新封装之前被有选择地转码。

    Gateway apparatus and methods for digital content delivery in a network
    4.
    发明授权
    Gateway apparatus and methods for digital content delivery in a network 有权
    用于网络中数字内容传送的网关设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09027062B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US12582619

    申请日:2009-10-20

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for the delivery of digital content in a network. In one embodiment, the digital content comprises internet content received from an Internet host server in a first container format, and converted to a second container format at a headend entity of a cable television or satellite network. The headend entity transmits the re-containerized content to one or more consumer devices, and acts as a gateway device between the consumer devices and various internet content sources. Delivery of internet content from the gateway device can be via broadcast, nPVR, DVR and/or VOD delivery mechanisms. The internet content gateway device is adapted to request, receive and process the internet content. Requests for internet content may be made from either a CPE or the gateway device itself according to one or more rules. The content may also be selectively transcoded before re-encapsulation based on the consumer device capabilities.

    摘要翻译: 用于在网络中传送数字内容的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,数字内容包括以第一容器格式从因特网主机服务器接收的互联网内容,并在有线电视或卫星网络的前端实体处转换成第二容器格式。 头端实体将重新集装的内容发送到一个或多个消费者设备,并且充当消费者设备和各种互联网内容源之间的网关设备。 从网关设备传送互联网内容可以通过广播,nPVR,DVR和/或VOD传送机制。 互联网内容网关设备适于请求,接收和处理互联网内容。 互联网内容的请求可以根据一个或多个规则从CPE或网关设备本身进行。 基于消费者设备能力,内容还可以在重新封装之前被有选择地转码。

    Methods and apparatus for enabling media functionality in a content-based network
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for enabling media functionality in a content-based network 有权
    在基于内容的网络中启用媒体功能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08396055B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-12

    申请号:US12582653

    申请日:2009-10-20

    IPC分类号: H04L12/66

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing unified access to interactive media applications and services in a network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a content-based network such as a cable television or satellite network, and the applications are disposed at the network headend. A servlet is provided to facilitate communication between the applications and client devices. The servlet acts as a proxy for applications utilizing a different content format than the client devices. The applications obtain data from e.g., an internet host server via a gateway device. The client application(s) may comprise Enhanced TV Binary Interchange Format (EBIF) pages, and are configured so as to permit use via a common interface (e.g., the user's set top box and television display). These client applications enable a user to, for example, search the internet for data relating to displayed content, post and navigate micro-blogs, instant messaging or SMS, making telephone calls (e.g., VoIP), address/contact management, or provide the user with additional information about a product or service. An application providing internet content to the client device is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 在网络中提供对交互式媒体应用和服务的统一访问的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,网络包括诸如有线电视或卫星网络的基于内容的网络,并且应用被布置在网络头端。 提供servlet以便于应用程序和客户端设备之间的通信。 servlet充当使用与客户端设备不同的内容格式的应用程序的代理。 应用程序通过网关设备从例如互联网主机服务器获得数据。 客户端应用可以包括增强型电视二进制交换格式(EBIF)页面,并且被配置为允许经由公共接口(例如,用户的机顶盒和电视显示器)使用。 这些客户端应用使得用户能够例如在互联网上搜索与显示的内容有关的数据,发布和浏览微博,即时消息或SMS,进行电话呼叫(例如,VoIP),地址/联系人管理,或提供 用户提供有关产品或服务的附加信息。 还提供了向客户端设备提供因特网内容的应用。

    Methods and Apparatus for Enabling Media Functionality in a Content-Based Network
    6.
    发明申请
    Methods and Apparatus for Enabling Media Functionality in a Content-Based Network 有权
    在基于内容的网络中实现媒体功能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110090898A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-21

    申请号:US12582653

    申请日:2009-10-20

    IPC分类号: H04L12/66 H04W4/12

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing unified access to interactive media applications and services in a network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a content-based network such as a cable television or satellite network, and the applications are disposed at the network headend. A servlet is provided to facilitate communication between the applications and client devices. The servlet acts as a proxy for applications utilizing a different content format than the client devices. The applications obtain data from e.g., an internet host server via a gateway device. The client application(s) may comprise Enhanced TV Binary Interchange Format (EBIF) pages, and are configured so as to permit use via a common interface (e.g., the user's set top box and television display). These client applications enable a user to, for example, search the internet for data relating to displayed content, post and navigate micro-blogs, instant messaging or SMS, making telephone calls (e.g., VoIP), address/contact management, or provide the user with additional information about a product or service. An application providing internet content to the client device is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 在网络中提供对交互式媒体应用和服务的统一访问的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,网络包括诸如有线电视或卫星网络的基于内容的网络,并且应用被布置在网络头端。 提供servlet以便于应用程序和客户端设备之间的通信。 servlet充当使用与客户端设备不同的内容格式的应用程序的代理。 应用程序通过网关设备从例如互联网主机服务器获得数据。 客户端应用可以包括增强型电视二进制交换格式(EBIF)页面,并且被配置为允许经由公共接口(例如,用户的机顶盒和电视显示器)使用。 这些客户端应用使得用户能够例如在互联网上搜索与显示的内容有关的数据,发布和浏览微博,即时消息或SMS,进行电话呼叫(例如,VoIP),地址/联系人管理,或提供 用户提供有关产品或服务的附加信息。 还提供了向客户端设备提供因特网内容的应用。

    Systems and methods for providing access to resources through enhanced audio signals
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for providing access to resources through enhanced audio signals 有权
    通过增强音频信号提供资源访问的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08989883B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US13072528

    申请日:2011-03-25

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided for using a hidden audio signal. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes registering, at a central database, one or more of an identifier and a destination resource associated with the identifier, and encoding the one or more of the identifier and the destination resource in a hidden audio signal. The method further includes transmitting the hidden audio signal, including the one or more of the identifier and the destination resource, in connection with an acoustic signal, and receiving the acoustic signal at a user device. In addition, the method includes decoding the encoded one or more of the identifier and the destination resource at the user device; and requesting, from the central database, information associated with the one or more of the identifier and the destination resource. Further, the method includes receiving, at the user device, the requested information.

    摘要翻译: 提供了使用隐藏音频信号的系统和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,所述方法包括在中央数据库处注册与所述标识符相关联的标识符和目的地资源中的一个或多个,以及对隐藏音频信号中的所述标识符和目的地资源中的一个或多个进行编码。 该方法还包括结合声信号发送包括标识符和目的地资源中的一个或多个的隐藏音频信号,以及在用户设备处接收声信号。 此外,该方法包括在用户设备处解码编码的一个或多个标识符和目的地资源; 以及从所述中央数据库请求与所述标识符和所述目的地资源中的一个或多个相关联的信息。 此外,该方法包括在用户设备处接收所请求的信息。

    Priority communications in a shared access telecommunications network
    8.
    发明授权
    Priority communications in a shared access telecommunications network 有权
    共享接入电信网络中的优先通信

    公开(公告)号:US08442480B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US13072565

    申请日:2011-03-25

    申请人: Mehul Shah

    发明人: Mehul Shah

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    CPC分类号: H04W4/90

    摘要: Described herein are systems and techniques that can coordinate priority communications for the users of one telecommunications network relative to the users of other such networks. This may be useful in emergency situations where one of the networks comprises a public services entity, which may from time to time demand priority communications in order to efficiently respond to urgent situations.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是可以协调一个电信网络的用户相对于其他此类网络的用户的优先通信的系统和技术。 这在紧急情况下可能是有用的,其中一个网络包括公共服务实体,其可以不时地要求优先通信以便有效地响应紧急情况。

    Performing a check transaction using add-in modules
    9.
    发明授权
    Performing a check transaction using add-in modules 有权
    使用加载项模块执行检查事务

    公开(公告)号:US08412632B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US12129684

    申请日:2008-05-30

    IPC分类号: G06Q40/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q20/042 G06Q20/20

    摘要: A point-of-sale (POS) module and associated methods are described for performing a transaction involving a check. The POS module interacts with one or more add-in modules. Each add-in module is associated with a particular method for processing a payment using a check. Accordingly, the POS module can accommodate multiple different workflows by plugging in appropriate add-in modules.

    摘要翻译: 描述了销售点(POS)模块和相关联的方法来执行涉及支票的交易。 POS模块与一个或多个附加模块进行交互。 每个加载项模块与用于使用支票处理支付的特定方法相关联。 因此,POS模块可以通过插入适当的附加模块来容纳多个不同的工作流程。

    Priority Communications in a Shared Access Telecommunications Network
    10.
    发明申请
    Priority Communications in a Shared Access Telecommunications Network 有权
    共享接入电信网络中的优先级通信

    公开(公告)号:US20120142306A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13072565

    申请日:2011-03-25

    申请人: Mehul Shah

    发明人: Mehul Shah

    IPC分类号: H04W4/22

    CPC分类号: H04W4/90

    摘要: Described herein are systems and techniques that can coordinate priority communications for the users of one telecommunications network relative to the users of other such networks. This may be useful in emergency situations where one of the networks comprises a public services entity, which may from time to time demand priority communications in order to efficiently respond to urgent situations.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是可以协调一个电信网络的用户相对于其他此类网络的用户的优先通信的系统和技术。 这在紧急情况下可能是有用的,其中一个网络包括公共服务实体,其可以不时地要求优先通信以便有效地响应紧急情况。