公开(公告)号：US08966520B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13569066

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: Richard W. Tom ,  Jason A. Kilar ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Bryon E. Schafer ,  Wing Chit Mak

Inventor： Richard W. Tom ,  Jason A. Kilar ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Bryon E. Schafer ,  Wing Chit Mak

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/8352

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0241 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Configuration of advertisements in a streaming video segment works in cooperation with a client device. Using a selection algorithm, a server selects a first number of default video advertisements for a video streaming session, and a second number of alternative video ads greater than the first number. The server provides identifiers for the alternative video advertisements and transmits the identifiers to the client device prior to a corresponding ad break in the streaming video. During or before streaming of one of the default video advertisements to the client device, the server detects a signal from the client device requesting that one of the alternative video advertisements be swapped for the one of the default video advertisements, interrupts streaming of the default video, and initiates streaming of the one of the alternative video advertisements, in response to detecting the signal. Corresponding operations may be performed by the client device.

Abstract translation: 流媒体视频片段中广告的配置与客户端设备协同工作。 使用选择算法，服务器选择用于视频流会话的第一数量的默认视频广告，以及大于第一数量的替代视频广告的第二数量。 服务器提供替代视频广告的标识符，并且在流视频中的相应广告破坏之前将标识符发送到客户端设备。 在将默认视频广告中的一个流传输到客户端设备期间或之前，服务器检测来自客户端设备的信号，请求为默认视频广告之一交换替代视频广告中的一个，中断默认视频的流 并且响应于检测到信号而启动替代视频广告中的一个的流。 相应的操作可以由客户端设备执行。

公开(公告)号：US07809764B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US10979855

申请日：2004-11-01

Applicant: Wing Chit Mak

Inventor： Wing Chit Mak

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30575

Abstract: Database objects, having interdependent relationships, are transferred for replication from a publisher to a subscriber in the order of a topological sort using a depth first search algorithm. When the depth first search algorithm attempts to enumerate all outgoing edges (dependencies) of a given node (database object), a request is made to begin an atomic transaction and then a temporary copy (e.g., via a T-SQL command) of the node/database object is created under a different name. The temporary copy is used to store dependency information that could otherwise be impaired by the replication process. Dependencies amongst database objects are thus preserved during the replication process through use of the temporary copy, as well as by transferring the database objects according to the topological sort order.

Abstract translation: 具有相互依赖关系的数据库对象以使用深度优先搜索算法的拓扑排序的顺序被传送以从发布者到订阅者进行复制。 当深度第一搜索算法尝试枚举给定节点（数据库对象）的所有传出边（依赖关系）时，请求开始原子事务，然后进行临时拷贝（例如，经由T-SQL命令） 以不同的名称创建节点/数据库对象。 临时副本用于存储否则会被复制过程损害的依赖关系信息。 因此，在复制过程中，通过使用临时副本以及根据拓扑排序顺序传输数据库对象，可以保持数据库对象之间的依赖关系。

公开(公告)号：US09286616B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13246528

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Jason A. Kilar ,  Brian Soebekti ,  Thomas C. Tate ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Eric I. Feng ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Xin Jin

Inventor： Jason A. Kilar ,  Brian Soebekti ,  Thomas C. Tate ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Eric I. Feng ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Xin Jin

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/812 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L65/608 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to control the presentation of advertisements. In one embodiment, the method receives an identification of the media program to be sent to the user device, transmits metadata defining an advertising break having at least one advertisement opportunity within the media program, at the advertisement opportunity, transmits advertising control options, receives a user selection for the advertising control options, sends the advertisement to the user device according to the user selection for the advertising control options, receives advertising viewing data describing the streaming of the advertisement to the user device, and stores the advertisement viewing data.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，装置，制品和用于向向用户设备传送媒体程序的广告提供的存储器结构。 该方法允许用户控制广告的呈现。 在一个实施例中，该方法接收要发送给用户设备的媒体节目的标识，在广告机会上发送定义具有媒体节目内的至少一个广告机会的广告休息的元数据，发送广告控制选项，接收 用户选择广告控制选项，根据广告控制选项的用户选择将广告发送到用户设备，接收描述广告流的广告观看数据到用户设备，并存储广告观看数据。

公开(公告)号：US09202224B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13246540

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Jason A. Kilar ,  Jessica Page Ivy ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Robert Masao Wong ,  Bryon Edward Schafer ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Brian Soebekti

Inventor： Jason A. Kilar ,  Jessica Page Ivy ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Robert Masao Wong ,  Bryon Edward Schafer ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Brian Soebekti

IPC: G06F12/08 ,  G06F13/10 ,  G06F13/12 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to manage the provision of user information such as surveys and advertisement feedback to the media program provider to improve the advertising experience.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，装置，制品和用于向向用户设备传送媒体程序的广告提供的存储器结构。 该方法允许用户管理用户信息的提供，例如调查和广告反馈给媒体节目提供商，以改善广告体验。

公开(公告)号：US08997150B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13246624

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Jason A. Kilar ,  Jessica Page Ivy ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Robert Masao Wong ,  Bryon Edward Schafer ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Brian Soebekti

Inventor： Jason A. Kilar ,  Jessica Page Ivy ,  Wing Chit Mak ,  Richard W. Tom ,  Robert Masao Wong ,  Bryon Edward Schafer ,  Hua Zheng ,  Jean-Paul Colaco ,  Brian Soebekti

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to interrupt the playback of the advertisement and continue with the playback of the media program with no further advertisements, or to interrupt the playback of the advertisement to substitute a different version of the advertisement.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，装置，制品和用于向向用户设备传送媒体程序的广告提供的存储器结构。 该方法允许用户中断广告的回放，并且继续播放媒体节目而没有进一步的广告，或者中断广告的回放以替代不同版本的广告。

公开(公告)号：US08832735B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13074873

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Eugene Chuan-Huai Wei ,  Peter E. Sargent ,  Hua Zheng ,  Chaitanya Laxminarayan ,  Wing Chit Mak

Inventor： Eugene Chuan-Huai Wei ,  Peter E. Sargent ,  Hua Zheng ,  Chaitanya Laxminarayan ,  Wing Chit Mak

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/40 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/237 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/40 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: A processing workflow method, system, and computer program product provide the ability; to recommend alternative programming during playback of a source media program. A media program player plays the source media program to a first viewer and provides information regarding the first viewer to a recommendation engine. The recommendation engine calculates and sends the media player a list of recommended media program candidates (including identifications of the candidates) based on the information. Prior to reaching an advertising break in the source media program, the media player transmits a request (including the identifications) for an advertisement to an advertising server and in response, receives an advertisement that is played to the first viewer during the advertising break.

Abstract translation: 处理工作流程方法，系统和计算机程序产品提供了能力; 在播放源媒体节目时推荐替代节目。 媒体节目播放器将源媒体节目播放到第一观看者，并将关于第一观看者的信息提供给推荐引擎。 推荐引擎基于该信息来计算和发送媒体播放器列出的推荐媒体节目候选者（包括候选人的标识）。 在源媒体节目中发生广告中断之前，媒体播放器向广告服务器发送用于广告的请求（包括标识），并且作为响应，在广告中断期间接收对第一观众播放的广告。

公开(公告)号：US20120096488A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13074873

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Eugene Chuan-Huai Wei ,  Peter E. Sargent ,  Hua Zheng ,  Chaitanya Laxminarayan ,  Wing Chit Mak

Inventor： Eugene Chuan-Huai Wei ,  Peter E. Sargent ,  Hua Zheng ,  Chaitanya Laxminarayan ,  Wing Chit Mak

IPC: H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/237 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/40 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: A processing workflow method, system, and computer program product provide the ability; to recommend alternative programming during playback of a source media program. A media program player plays the source media program to a first viewer and provides information regarding the first viewer to a recommendation engine. The recommendation engine calculates and sends the media player a list of recommended media program candidates (including identifications of the candidates) based on the information. Prior to reaching an advertising break in the source media program, the media player transmits a request (including the identifications) for an advertisement to an advertising server and in response, receives an advertisement that is played to the first viewer during the advertising break.

Abstract translation: 处理工作流程方法，系统和计算机程序产品提供了能力; 在播放源媒体节目时推荐替代节目。 媒体节目播放器将源媒体节目播放到第一观看者，并将关于第一观看者的信息提供给推荐引擎。 推荐引擎基于该信息来计算和发送媒体播放器列出的推荐媒体节目候选者（包括候选人的标识）。 在源媒体节目中发生广告中断之前，媒体播放器向广告服务器发送用于广告的请求（包括标识），并且作为响应，在广告中断期间接收对第一观众播放的广告。

公开(公告)号：US20110295683A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12787679

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Wing Chit Mak

Inventor： Wing Chit Mak

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0251

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting a subset of advertisements complying with an advertisement request from a set of advertisements is disclosed. Advertisements rules are specified according to a logical semantic simplifying search combinatorials yet allowing for flexible specification of advertising rules, and permitting significant precomputation of advertising rules to permit rapid identification of advertisements complying with advertisement requests. In one embodiment, advertisement rules and requests are represented as easily manipulable and computable bit arrays.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从一组广告中选择符合广告请求的广告的子集的方法和装置。 根据逻辑语义简化搜索组合规定广告规则，允许灵活地规定广告规则，并允许广告规则的大量预先计算，以允许快速识别符合广告请求的广告。 在一个实施例中，广告规则和请求被表示为容易操纵和可计算的位阵列。