公开(公告)号：US06810528B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US09453497

申请日：1999-12-03

Applicant: Masayuki Chatani

Inventor： Masayuki Chatani

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: A63F13/31 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/338 ,  A63F2300/203 ,  A63F2300/402 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  A63F2300/50

Abstract: A system for providing online content, in particular interactive gaming, over a network includes a server terminal as part of a head end facility and a client console located in one or more household facilities. A multi-band CATV network connection is established for connecting the client console with the server terminal. A display device, which may be connected to the client console or set up as a standalone device, is provided as part of the household facility and is connected with the server terminal through a band of the network connection.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络提供在线内容，特别是交互式游戏的系统包括作为头端设施的一部分的服务器终端和位于一个或多个家庭设施中的客户端控制台。 建立了一个多频带CATV网络连接，用于将客户端控制台与服务器终端连接起来。 可以连接到客户端控制台或设置为独立设备的显示设备被提供作为家庭设施的一部分，并且通过网络连接的频带与服务器终端连接。

公开(公告)号：US06802078B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US10016681

申请日：2001-10-23

Applicant: Hirohide Tachikawa

Inventor： Hirohide Tachikawa

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/48 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04N21/42676 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A TV broadcast cooperative type data perusal apparatus is provided that can establish connection to websites in which is provided information related to the subject matter of a program that is being broadcast, and can simply peruse the information related to the subject matter from these websites, even when no website address information is appended as descriptor information for searching to the program being broadcast, provided that the information related to the subject matter in the program being broadcast is appended to the program as the descriptor information for searching.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电视广播协作型数据查询装置，其可以建立与提供与正在广播的节目的主题相关的信息的网站的连接，并且可以简单地从这些网站中浏览与主题相关的信息，甚至 当没有网站地址信息被附加作为用于搜索正在广播的节目的描述符信息时，只要与正在广播的节目中的主题有关的信息作为用于搜索的描述符信息附加到该节目。

公开(公告)号：US06789263B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US08878259

申请日：1997-06-18

Applicant: Takao Shimada ,  Naoko Iwami ,  Tomohisa Kohiyama ,  Mitsuo Hayashi ,  Yasuyuki Kuwahara

Inventor： Takao Shimada ,  Naoko Iwami ,  Tomohisa Kohiyama ,  Mitsuo Hayashi ,  Yasuyuki Kuwahara

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2356 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: A data conversion apparatus included an information input device, a holder for holding information designating a method of the conversion processing from input portion when the kind of the input information is examined and is judged as predetermined data for executing a data conversion processing, a convertor for executing the data in accordance with a predetermined rule, a synthesizer for generating new data by combining the input information with a predetermined data content, and an information output device for outputting the new data so generated. When the kind of the data is screen configuration data describing configuration of the screen output of an information processing unit, the predetermined rule adds a display area of the screen configuration and converts it to a screen configuration data capable of displaying a plurality of screen configurations on the same screen.

Abstract translation: 一种数据转换装置，包括信息输入装置，保持器，用于在检查输入信息的种类并且判断为用于执行数据转换处理的预定数据时，从输入部分保存指定转换处理的方法的信息;转换器， 根据预定规则执行数据;合成器，用于通过将输入信息与预定数据内容组合来产生新数据;以及信息输出装置，用于输出如此生成的新数据。 当数据的类型是描述信息处理单元的屏幕输出的配置的屏幕配置数据时，预定规则添加屏幕配置的显示区域并将其转换为能够显示多个屏幕配置的屏幕配置数据 同样的屏幕。

公开(公告)号：US06779197B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US09607442

申请日：2000-06-30

Applicant: Earl A. Daughtry ,  Anthony T. Depoy

Inventor： Earl A. Daughtry ,  Anthony T. Depoy

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N17/00

Abstract: A reverse path signaling circuit is described which provides less noise and interruption when injecting signals upstream to a head end. The reverse path signaling circuit includes a low pass filter, a status monitor, and a common emitter amplifier. The common emitter amplifier has a emitter region which couples to the status monitor. The status monitor couples to the common emitter amplifier as a single-ended input to the to the emitter region. The status monitor injects status monitor signals into the emitter region for passing the status monitor signals upstream to a head end. The low pass filter is coupled to another input on the common emitter amplifier. An output from the common emitter amplifier is taken at a collector region. The reverse path signaling circuit of the present invention does not require the use of a directional coupler as part of the circuit. Systems and methods are further included within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种反向路径信令电路，其在向头端上游注入信号时提供较少的噪声和中断。 反向路径信令电路包括低通滤波器，状态监视器和公共发射放大器。 公共发射极放大器具有耦合到状态监视器的发射极区域。 状态监视器将共发射极放大器耦合到发射极区域的单端输入。 状态监视器将状态监视器信号注入发射器区域，以将状态监视器信号上行传送到头端。 低通滤波器耦合到公共发射极放大器上的另一个输入。 来自公共发射极放大器的输出在集电极区域被采集。 本发明的反向路径信令电路不需要使用定向耦合器作为电路的一部分。 系统和方法还包括在本发明的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US06769132B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US09660120

申请日：2000-09-12

Applicant: Thomas J. Cloonan ,  Daniel W. Hickey ,  Ubaldo Cepeda ,  Gerald P. Ryan

Inventor： Thomas J. Cloonan ,  Daniel W. Hickey ,  Ubaldo Cepeda ,  Gerald P. Ryan

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/6118 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04N7/104 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/6168

Abstract: In a cable data system, several frequency division multiplexed upstream data signals on an individual cable can be selectively routed to frequency-selective band pass filters using a relay matrix between the filters and the cable. By appropriately controlling the relays, the upstream information can be split out to as many different filters that might be required to recover the frequency division multiplexed information. Cabling installation to a cable modem termination system is simplified and maintenance costs are reduced by carrying multiple signals on one cable.

Abstract translation: 在电缆数据系统中，单个电缆上的多个频分复用上行数据信号可以使用滤波器和电缆之间的中继矩阵来选择性地路由到频率选择带通滤波器。 通过适当地控制中继，可以将上行信息分解成与恢复频分复用信息可能需要的尽可能多的不同滤波器。 电缆调制解调器终端系统的布线安装简化，通过在一根电缆上承载多个信号来降低维护成本。

公开(公告)号：US06757911B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US08920954

申请日：1997-08-29

Applicant: Tatsuya Shimoji ,  Kazuo Okamura ,  Junichi Hirai ,  Masahiro Oashi ,  Takashi Kakiuchi ,  Yuki Kusumi ,  Yoshiyuki Miyabe ,  Ikuo Minakata ,  Masayuki Kozuka ,  Yoshihiro Mimura ,  Shinji Inoue ,  Toshiya Mori ,  Naoya Takao

Inventor： Tatsuya Shimoji ,  Kazuo Okamura ,  Junichi Hirai ,  Masahiro Oashi ,  Takashi Kakiuchi ,  Yuki Kusumi ,  Yoshiyuki Miyabe ,  Ikuo Minakata ,  Masayuki Kozuka ,  Yoshihiro Mimura ,  Shinji Inoue ,  Toshiya Mori ,  Naoya Takao

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/454 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N9/8227 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8545

Abstract: A broadcasting system which includes a broadcasting apparatus and a reception apparatus and which achieves interactiveness using a broadcast wave. The broadcasting apparatus includes a content storing unit for storing the plurality of contents, each content including a set of video data and a set of control information that indicates another content that is a link destination for a present content, and a transmitting unit for multiplexing a set of video data and a plurality of sets of the same control information included in a same content as the set of video data, and for transmitting the multiplexed sets of video data and control information. The reception apparatus includes an extracting unit for extracting a set of video data and a set of control information in a same content as the set of video data, a storing unit for storing the extracted set of control information, a reproducing unit for reproducing the extracted set of video data and outputting an image signal, an operation unit for receiving a user operation that indicates a content switching, and a control unit for controlling the extracting unit to extract another content indicated by the set of control information stored in the storing unit, in accordance with the user operation.

公开(公告)号：US06757907B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US09501055

申请日：2000-02-09

Applicant: James Schumacher ,  Mike O'Brien ,  Jay Cee Straley

Inventor： James Schumacher ,  Mike O'Brien ,  Jay Cee Straley

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/41407 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A video-on-demand system transfers a control screen signal to a second communication system and receives a viewer control signal from the second communication system. The video-on-demand system transfers video signals to either a first communication system or the second communication system based on the viewer control signal. The second communication system uses less bandwidth to transfer the video signals than the first communications system. The control screen could be a web page that includes: 1) a video display menu with a selection of displays and bandwidths to display the video signals, 2) a video content menu with a video preview selection, and/or 3) a video display control menu comprising play, pause, rewind, fast forward, and stop. The video-on-demand system implements the control screen menu selections.

Abstract translation: 视频点播系统将控制屏幕信号传送到第二通信系统，并从第二通信系统接收观看者控制信号。 视频点播系统基于观众控制信号将视频信号传送到第一通信系统或第二通信系统。 与第一通信系统相比，第二通信系统使用较少的带宽来传送视频信号。 控制屏幕可以是网页，其包括：1）具有选择的显示和带宽以显示视频信号的视频显示菜单，2）具有视频预览选择的视频内容菜单和/或3）视频显示 控制菜单包括播放，暂停，快退，快进和停止。 视频点播系统实现了控制屏幕菜单选择。

公开(公告)号：US06725463B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US08904693

申请日：1997-08-01

Applicant: Vince Birleson

Inventor： Vince Birleson

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H03D7/1433 ,  H03D7/1458 ,  H03D7/1491 ,  H03D7/161 ,  H03D2200/0025 ,  H03D2200/009 ,  H03L7/23 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/42638

Abstract: A dual mode tuner/receiver is disclosed in which both analog and digital signals can be received and processed. A low pass filter allows all channels below a selected frequency enter the circuit. A precisely controlled dual conversion circuit creates an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. An automatic carrier detection circuit monitors the IF signal and determines whether the signal is of analog or digital format and intermediate frequency filters are adjusted based upon the type of signal detected. A coherent oscillator circuit generates in-phase and quadrature reference signals that are used by video and audio detectors for further processing of the IF signal. In-phase and quadrature outputs are provided for digital signals and composite video and audio outputs are provided for analog signals.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种双模式调谐器/接收器，其中可以接收和处理模拟和数字信号。 低通滤波器允许所选频率以下的所有频道进入电路。 精确控制的双转换电路产生中频（IF）信号。 自动载波检测电路监视IF信号，并确定信号是模拟还是数字格式，并根据检测到的信号类型调整中频滤波器。 相干振荡器电路产生由视频和音频检测器用于进一步处理IF信号的同相和正交参考信号。 为数字信号提供同相和正交输出，为模拟信号提供复合视频和音频输出。

公开(公告)号：US06711743B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09664495

申请日：2000-09-18

Applicant: Yan Hong ,  Takahiro Fujimori

Inventor： Yan Hong ,  Takahiro Fujimori

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/42676 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/4381 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/6106

Abstract: A method and apparatus of enhancing communications in a set-top box having a high speed modem and a lower speed modem. A selected one of the modems can be used, depending upon noise and speed considerations, to receive a response packet by selectively substituting the appropriate IP address as the source address in a request message.

Abstract translation: 一种用于增强具有高速调制解调器和低速调制解调器的机顶盒中的通信的方法和装置。 根据噪声和速度考虑，可以使用所选择的调制解调器之一，通过选择性地将适当的IP地址替换为请求消息中的源地址来接收响应分组。

公开(公告)号：US06708337B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US09968457

申请日：2001-10-01

Applicant: Erwan Moysan ,  Louis John Gurtowski

Inventor： Erwan Moysan ,  Louis John Gurtowski

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/2402 ,  H04N21/4307

Abstract: Methods and devices, using time stamped remote instructions, procedures and data are presented for the efficient streaming of multimedia data and instructions. These methods are particularly suited for low latency streaming of a plurality of multimedia data types and can work in conjunction with industry standards such as MP3, JPEG and MPEG. These methods are also suited for flexible and dynamic streaming that can take into account different bandwidths and transmission times between a server and a clients' machines.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用时间戳的远程指令，程序和数据的方法和设备，用于多媒体数据和指令的有效流传输。 这些方法特别适用于多个多媒体数据类型的低延迟流传输，并且可以与诸如MP3，JPEG和MPEG之类的行业标准一起工作。 这些方法也适用于可以考虑服务器和客户端机器之间的不同带宽和传输时间的灵活和动态流。