公开(公告)号：WO2007121388A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2007/066681

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/00

CPC classification number: G11B17/22 ,  G11B15/689 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2821 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: A digital media recorder includes a first storage device associated with the digital media recorder and an interface for removably attaching a second storage device to the digital media recorder. Each of the first and second storage devices are configured to store media data representing programming from a media source. The digital media recorder is configured with logic for prioritizing the storage of the media data to one of the first and second storage devices before storing the media data to the other of the first and second storage devices.

Abstract translation: 数字媒体记录器包括与数字媒体记录器相关联的第一存储设备和用于将第二存储设备可移除地附接到数字媒体记录器的接口。 第一和第二存储设备中的每一个被配置为存储表示来自媒体源的节目的媒体数据。 在将媒体数据存储到第一和第二存储设备中的另一个之前，数字媒体记录器被配置有用于将媒体数据的存储优先于第一和第二存储设备之一的逻辑。

公开(公告)号：WO2006107631A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/010999

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel, H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel, H.

IPC: H04N5/76

Abstract: Trick play resistant advertisements. Specified commercials could be recognized by the software in set-top boxes (150-1) to prohibit the use of trick play for the duration of the commercial. The commercials would also be precluded from trick play when played in a multi-room system (110) or when recorded to a DVD. Specified commercials could also be protected from updates or local ad insertion, and only be updated when specified by the company responsible for the commercial.

公开(公告)号：WO2006052711A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2005/039915

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N21/42607 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in which analog television channels can be passed through digital set-top terminals. In some embodiments, among others, a switch and a splitter are included in a digital set-top terminal. The splitter is configured to receive a broadcast signal, and direct the broadcast signal to a first path and a second path. The first path has digital tuning circuitry, which processes the broadcast signal to produce an output signal for display on a television. The switch is located in the second path. The switch receives the broadcast signal from the splitter and the output signal from the digital tuning circuitry. The switch then selects between the broadcast signal and the output signal from the digital tuning circuitry. The selected signal is then output to a television.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以使模拟电视频道通过数字机顶终端的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，在数字机顶终端中包括开关和分路器。 分配器被配置为接收广播信号，并将广播信号引导到第一路径和第二路径。 第一路径具有数字调谐电路，其处理广播信号以产生用于在电视机上显示的输出信号。 交换机位于第二条路径。 开关接收来自分路器的广播信号和来自数字调谐电路的输出信号。 然后，开关在广播信号和来自数字调谐电路的输出信号之间进行选择。 然后将所选择的信号输出到电视机。

公开(公告)号：WO2011116211A3

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2011028849

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: UNIV SOUTH ALABAMA ,  RUSS SAMUEL H ,  LEAVESLY SILAS ,  DURDEN BRIAN C

Inventor： RUSS SAMUEL H ,  LEAVESLY SILAS ,  DURDEN BRIAN C

IPC: G01N27/06 ,  G01N27/26 ,  G01N33/18

CPC classification number: G01N27/06 ,  G01N33/18

Abstract: The invention is a method of measuring salinity that presents an alternative to conventional salinity sensors that require AC voltage to measure salinity. The use of AC voltage is undesirable due to the need for two accurate analog measurements (current and voltage) and, in the case of computer based measurements both analog measurements must be converted to a digital signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明是测量盐度的方法，其提供了需要AC电压来测量盐度的常规盐度传感器的替代方案。 由于需要两次精确的模拟测量（电流和电压），因此使用交流电压是不合需要的，而在基于计算机的测量的情况下，两个模拟测量都必须转换为数字信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2007121388A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007066681

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ,  PRUS BOHDAN S ,  RUSS SAMUEL H

Inventor： PRUS BOHDAN S ,  RUSS SAMUEL H

IPC: G11B31/00

CPC classification number: G11B17/22 ,  G11B15/689 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2821 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: A digital media recorder includes a first storage device associated with the digital media recorder and an interface for removably attaching a second storage device to the digital media recorder. Each of the first and second storage devices are configured to store media data representing programming from a media source. The digital media recorder is configured with logic for prioritizing the storage of the media data to one of the first and second storage devices before storing the media data to the other of the first and second storage devices.

Abstract translation: 数字媒体记录器包括与数字媒体记录器相关联的第一存储设备和用于将第二存储设备可移除地附接到数字媒体记录器的接口。 第一和第二存储设备中的每一个被配置为存储表示来自媒体源的节目的媒体数据。 数字媒体记录器被配置有用于在将媒体数据存储到第一和第二存储设备中的另一个之前将媒体数据的存储优先于第一和第二存储设备之一的逻辑。

公开(公告)号：WO2008005700A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/071843

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: A digital media device having selectable media content storage locations, and associated methods, are disclosed. One exemplary method includes displaying a plurality of instances of media content available to be stored to a plurality of storage locations associated with a digital media device in a graphical user interface provided by the digital media device and receiving a user selection of an instance of media content from the plurality of instances of media content displayed in the graphical user interface. The exemplary method further includes displaying, in response to receiving the user selection of the instance of media content from the plurality of instances of media content, a selection of one of the plurality of storage locations to which to store the selected instance of media content. The method further includes receiving a user selection of one the plurality of storage locations to which to store the selected instances of media content.

公开(公告)号：WO2007137003A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2007068645

申请日：2007-05-10

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ,  RUSS SAMUEL H

Inventor： RUSS SAMUEL H

CPC classification number: G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B2220/2562

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards providing a viewer an option of beginning a previously-viewed DVD or DVR from its last viewed position. A processor determines a unique identifier of the DVD or DVR and stores the unique identifier in a presentation table in either an internal hard drive or RAM. When a viewer stops the DVD or DVR, the processor records the address (e.g., a logical block address and byte offset) of the DVD or hard drive, respectively, in the presentation table. At the time the DVD or DVR is viewed again, the processor provides the option of beginning the presentation at the last viewed position.

Abstract translation: 本发明旨在为观看者提供从其最后观看位置开始先前观看的DVD或DVR的选项。 处理器确定DVD或DVR的唯一标识符，并将唯一标识符存储在内部硬盘驱动器或RAM中的呈现表中。 当观众停止DVD或DVR时，处理器分别在演示表中记录DVD或硬盘驱动器的地址（例如，逻辑块地址和字节偏移）。 在再次查看DVD或DVR时，处理器提供在最后观看位置开始演示的选项。

公开(公告)号：WO2006107618A3

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2006010764

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ,  RUSS SAMUEL H

Inventor： RUSS SAMUEL H

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Networked multi-room system ad insertion. Replacement material can be inserted into a presentation from a tuned source in a networked multi-room system (NMS) with a primary device and at least one remote device. Ad-insertion tags in the presentation correspond with commercial breaks in the presentation. Replacement material, such as new commercials, that may be user specific, can be inserted at the tags. The presentation can be recorded to a DVD or played from the primary device to remote devices in the NMS. Different devices could display the same presentation, but with different commercials.

Abstract translation: 联网多房间系统广告插入。 替换材料可以在具有主要装置和至少一个远程装置的网络化多房间系统（NMS）中从调谐源插入演示文稿。 演示文稿中的广告插入代码与演示文稿中的商业中断相对应。 替换材料，如新广告，可能是用户特定的，可以插入标签。 演示文稿可以记录到DVD或从主设备播放到NMS中的远程设备。 不同的设备可以显示相同的演示文稿，但具有不同的广告。

公开(公告)号：WO2006107620A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/010815

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/10

CPC classification number: G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042

Abstract: Prerecorded DVD menu alteration and ad insertion. Additional material, such as commercials, previews, and computer files can be inserted into a presentation that has been saved on a storage device. The presentation can originate from a store bought DVD. The additional information (640) can be inserted at any point during the presentation of a professionally made DVD and can be used to alter and add new information to the menu. The additional material inserted into the presentations can be tailored to fit each individual user.

Abstract translation: 预录DVD菜单更改和广告插入。 附加材料，如广告，预览和计算机文件可以插入存储在存储设备上的演示文稿。 演示文稿可以来自购买DVD的商店。 附加信息（640）可以在专业制作的DVD的呈现期间的任何点被插入，并且可以用于改变和添加新的信息到菜单。 可以调整插入到演示文稿中的附加材料，以适应每个用户。

公开(公告)号：WO2006093741A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/006201

申请日：2006-02-23

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  OSTROWSKA, Barbara ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： OSTROWSKA, Barbara ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44231

Abstract: Interactive network guide with parental monitoring in a networked multi-room system. The networked multi-room system is made up of one primary device and one or more remote devices where the primary device includes an indication of status of at least one of the remote devices. For example, a user of the primary device can choose to receive a display of status change each time one of the remote devices toggles between on, off, changes to a different channel, or presents a recorded program from the primary device. The user also has the option of creating a PIP view on a display device coupled to the primary device showing the current tuned signal being displayed by one of the remote devices.

Abstract translation: 在网络化多房间系统中进行家长监控的互动网络指南。 联网的多房间系统由一个主设备和一个或多个远程设备组成，其中主设备包括至少一个远程设备的状态的指示。 例如，主设备的用户可以选择每当一个远程设备在开启，关闭，改变到不同的频道之间切换时，接收状态改变的显示，或者从主设备呈现记录的节目。 用户还可以选择在耦合到主设备的显示设备上创建PIP视图，显示当前调谐信号由远程设备之一显示。