公开(公告)号：WO2008073358B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2007025195

申请日：2007-12-10

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  MARKO PAUL

Inventor： MARKO PAUL

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4331 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04L65/4015 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/604 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving a broadcast comprising a plurality of program channels and generating a playback stream using at least one of a buffered program channel and stored indexed content (e.g., commercials, programs, songs) for insertion. Control data controls which receivers insert which indexed content and when the indexed content is inserted into a received program channel, allowing for playback of songs from playlists, tiered subscription services, and sponsorship of broadcast program channels to provide market-directed content to selected receivers and listeners. Buffer management operations prevent uncontrolled buffer growth and commercial content avoidance through rapid channel changes.

公开(公告)号：WO2005089517A2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：PCT/US2005/009402

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO, INC.

Inventor： HELSTROM, Terry, C. ,  NGUYEN, Anh

IPC: H04B7/14 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H40/90

CPC classification number: H04H20/08 ,  H04H40/90

Abstract: A digital audio system (20) can include a receiver (24) coupled to an RF modulator (30), a source signal modulated by the RF modulator to provide a modulated signal, and an external antenna (32) for receiving the source signal and for transmitting the modulated signal. The receiver can be a satellite radio receiver or any digital source such as an FM radio or MP3 player for example. The system can further include a coupling network (26) coupled between the receiver and the external antenna and between the RF modulator and the external antenna. The system can further include an internal antenna (34) coupled to the RF' modulator for radiating the modulated signal via a second path. The digital audio system can be a satellite digital audio radio system for a vehicle (31) with the external antenna placed outside the vehicle and the internal antenna placed inside the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 数字音频系统（20）可以包括耦合到RF调制器（30）的接收器（24），由RF调制器调制以提供调制信号的源信号，以及用于接收源信号的外部天线（32） 用于发送调制信号。 接收机可以是卫星无线电接收机或任何数字源，例如FM收音机或MP3播放器。 该系统还可以包括耦合在接收器和外部天线之间以及RF调制器和外部天线之间的耦合网络（26）。 该系统还可以包括耦合到RF'调制器的内部天线（34），用于经由第二路径辐射经调制的信号。 数字音频系统可以是用于车辆（31）的卫星数字音频无线电系统，其中外部天线放置在车辆外部，并且内部天线放置在车辆内部。

公开(公告)号：WO2004017459A9

公开(公告)日：2004-07-29

申请号：PCT/US0325262

申请日：2003-08-13

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  DELPHI D ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Inventor： PETROS ARGY ,  HELSTROM TERRY C ,  ZAFAR IMTIAZ

IPC: H01Q1/32 ,  H01Q5/00 ,  H01Q9/32 ,  H01Q11/08 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q1/36

CPC classification number: H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q1/3275 ,  H01Q5/40 ,  H01Q9/32 ,  H01Q11/08 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: A combined antenna system used for both vehicles and structures, whereby a satellite antenna is placed concentrically around a conventional mast antenna that can be used for both conventional FM radio and also terrestrial retransmission of the satellite broadcast signals. The combined antenna system, in a vehicle implementation, is configured to use only the one hole created in the vehicle manufacturing process, thereby preventing the necessity of drilling a second hole for the satellite antenna, which alleviates deterioration of the vehicle's body. Additionally, because the combined antenna system can be advantageously placed, a shorter RF cable connecting it to a receiver box can be implemented than otherwise would be the case for a satellite antenna located on a window or roof of a vehicle. In an alternative embodiment, the satellite antenna can be mounted on either a fixed or retractable terrestrial antenna, thereby raising the satellite antenna to a higher elevation with respect to any obstacles on the vehicle or structure.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆和结构两者的组合天线系统，其中卫星天线围绕常规天线杆同心地放置，该常规天线杆既可用于常规FM无线电又可用于卫星广播信号的地面转播。 在车辆实施方式中，组合的天线系统被配置为仅使用在车辆制造过程中创建的一个孔，由此防止钻出用于卫星天线的第二孔的必要性，这减轻了车体的劣化。 此外，由于可以有利地放置组合的天线系统，所以可以实现将其连接到接收器盒的较短RF电缆，否则对于位于车辆的窗户或车顶上的卫星天线的情况将会如此。 在一个替代实施例中，卫星天线可以安装在固定的或可缩回的地面天线上，由此相对于车辆或结构上的任何障碍物将卫星天线升高到更高的高度。

公开(公告)号：WO2002100003A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017541

申请日：2002-06-03

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO, INC.

Inventor： MARKO, Paul ,  WADIN, Craig

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04W52/0296 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: A digital receiver unit (28) having a backup energy source (214) for use in a vehicle (250) that operates on a primary energy source (216) includes a receiver (203) powered by the primary energy source when the vehicle is operating, a switching mechanism (210 and 212) for switching the receiver between the primary energy source and the backup energy source and a controller (210) coupled to the receiver for controlling the switching mechanism. The receiver receives data during a scheduled predetermined time and the backup energy source powers the receiver during the scheduled predetermined time if the vehicle is not operating.

Abstract translation: 具有用于在一次能源（216）上操作的车辆（250）中的备用能量源（214）的数字接收机单元（28）包括当车辆运行时由主能源供电的接收器（203） ，用于在所述主能量源和所述备用能量源之间切换所述接收器的切换机构（210和212）以及耦合到所述接收器的用于控制所述切换机构的控制器（210）。 接收机在预定的预定时间内接收数据，并且如果车辆不工作，备用能源在预定的预定时间内为接收机供电。

公开(公告)号：WO0133720A3

公开(公告)日：2002-06-13

申请号：PCT/US0030033

申请日：2000-11-01

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC

Inventor： MARKO PAUL

IPC: G01S19/48 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04B7/195 ,  H04B7/18534

Abstract: A time diversity satellite system (100) provides geosynchronous satellites (102, 104, 106) in tundra orbits in three orbital planes. The satellites traverse a common figure-eight ground track (60) comprising northern (62) and southern loops (64). Power modes and early and late operating modes of the satellites are selectively switched to select the satellite currently traversing the northern loop to be the late satellite delivering a late signal, that is, a delayed early signal, to satellite receivers. A receiver can therefore employ a relatively small buffer for storing the early satellite signal for only the selected channel in a multi-channel TDM content signal (11) without experiencing latency problems when selecting a new channel.

Abstract translation: 时间分集卫星系统（100）在三个轨道平面中的苔原轨道中提供地球同步卫星（102,104,106）。 卫星穿过包括北部（62）和南部环路（64）的公共八号地面轨道（60）。 卫星的功率模式和早期和晚期操作模式被选择性地切换，以选择当前穿过北环的卫星作为向卫星接收机递送晚信号（即延迟的早期信号）的晚卫星。 因此，接收机可以采用相对较小的缓冲器，用于在多信道TDM内容信号（11）中仅存储所选择的信道的早期卫星信号，而在选择新信道时不会遇到等待时间问题。

公开(公告)号：WO2009070343A8

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：PCT/US2008014013

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  MANTEL G DAVID ,  MARKO PAUL

Inventor： MANTEL G DAVID ,  MARKO PAUL

IPC: G11B21/08

CPC classification number: G06F17/30761 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30758 ,  G06F17/30772 ,  G11B27/105 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/47 ,  H04H60/73 ,  H04H60/74

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a personalized radio channel playlist by time division multiplexing songs from multiple received channels from one or more broadcast source streams in a queue. Users can specify favorite channels for building their personal playlists, or multiple default playlist channels can be provided by genre. If matches are found, the channel carrying the favorite is extracted and added to the playlist. Channel searching for matches involves monitoring real-time song and artist labels for all channels carried in a separate data channel. Preview times can vary depending on the size of the playlist or number of channels used. During a preview of a segment, users can, opt to listen to the full song or back up in the playlist to listen to a previous song. Connectivity options and web interfaces are provided to facilitate transfer and sharing of customization parameters for personalized radio configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过对来自队列中的一个或多个广播源流的来自多个接收频道的歌曲进行时分复用来生成个性化无线电频道播放列表的方法和装置。 用户可以指定喜欢的频道来建立他们的个人播放列表，或者可以通过类型提供多个默认的播放列表频道。 如果找到匹配，则提取携带喜爱的频道并将其添加到播放列表。 搜索匹配的频道包括监视在单独的数据频道中携带的所有频道的实时歌曲和艺术家标签。 预览时间可以根据播放列表的大小或使用的频道数量而有所不同。 在预览片段期间，用户可以选择收听完整的歌曲或在播放列表中备份以收听上一首歌曲。 提供连接选项和Web界面，以便于个性化无线电配置的定制参数的传输和共享。

公开(公告)号：WO2009154760A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/003641

申请日：2009-06-18

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  MARKO, Paul

Inventor： MARKO, Paul

IPC: H04J3/04

CPC classification number: H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H40/27 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/91

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating a personalized radio channel playlist by time division multiplexing songs from multiple received channels from one or more broadcast source streams in a queue. Users can specify favorite channels for building their personal playlists, or multiple default playlist channels can be provided by genre.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，用于通过对来自队列中的一个或多个广播源流的来自多个接收到的频道的歌曲进行时分复用来生成个性化无线电频道播放列表。 用户可以指定喜欢的频道来建立他们的个人播放列表，或者可以通过类型提供多个默认的播放列表频道。

公开(公告)号：WO2009038839A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：PCT/US2008/066439

申请日：2008-06-10

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO, INC. ,  COX, Stuart, A. ,  MARKO, Paul ,  PATSIOKAS, Stelios

Inventor： COX, Stuart, A. ,  MARKO, Paul ,  PATSIOKAS, Stelios

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04B1/082 ,  H04B1/205

Abstract: A remote application server that operates cooperatively with an embedded radio receiver (52) in a vehicle can include a standalone portable device (12 or 60) having memory (41) for storing and independently presenting audio or data wirelessly received by the embedded receiver and a communication interface (45) in the standalone portable device for receiving audio and data received at the embedded receiver and for transferring audio or data or both to and from a computer network (49) when coupled to the network and for uploading stored audio or data or both to a user interface (57) when coupled to the embedded receiver. The server can include a processor (46) in the standalone portable device for remotely running applications on the standalone portable device that are presented on the user interface coupled to the embedded receiver via a thin client (71) resident in the user interface or embedded receiver.

Abstract translation: 与车辆中的嵌入式无线电接收机（52）协同工作的远程应用服务器可以包括具有用于存储和独立地呈现嵌入式接收机无线接收的音频或数据的存储器（41）的独立便携式设备（12或60）和 通信接口（45），用于接收在嵌入式接收器处接收的音频和数据，并且用于当耦合到网络并且用于上传存储的音频或数据时传送音频或数据或者从计算机网络（49）传送和传输音频或数据，或者 当与嵌入式接收器耦合时，它们都与用户接口（57）连接。 服务器可以包括在独立便携式设备中的处理器（46），用于通过驻留在用户接口或嵌入式接收器中的瘦客户机（71）来远程运行在独立便携式设备上呈现在与嵌入式接收器耦合的用户界面上的应用的应用 。

公开(公告)号：WO2009029188A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2008/009884

申请日：2008-08-20

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  MARKO, Paul ,  MANTEL, G. David

Inventor： MARKO, Paul ,  MANTEL, G. David

IPC: H04H20/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/375 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  H04H20/106

Abstract: A system is provided for generating a remapped audio stream at digital audio broadcast radios from a first audio stream using content insertion to allow tiered subscription services. A remapped audio stream is rebranded by extracting segments from the first audio stream relating to channel identification segments and disk jockey talking segments and replacing them with stored audio items (e.g., commercials, different channel identification segments and different disk jockey talking segments). Stored audio items for insertion are broadcast to the radios with messages for controlling the scheduling of insertion at the radios, and the storage and deletion of these audio segments at the radios. Stored audio items and messages can be sent using a different, localized broadcast system from that used to transmit the source audio stream to permit market-specific commercial insertion. Group file format for delivery permits intermittently used radios to receive the stored audio items and messages.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于使用内容插入从第一音频流生成数字音频广播无线电的重新映射的音频流以允许分层订购服务。 重新映射的音频流通过从第一音频流中提取与频道标识段和盘片骑师谈话段相关的段并将其替换为存储的音频项（例如商业广告，不同的频道标识段和不同的盘片骑师谈话段）而重新标记。 存储的用于插入的音频项目用无线电广播给无线电，用于控制无线电装置的插入调度以及在无线电装置处存储和删除这些音频段。 存储的音频项目和消息可以使用与传输源音频流不同的本地化广播系统来发送，以允许进行特定于市场的商业插入。 传送的组文件格式允许间歇使用的收音机接收存储的音频项目和消息。

公开(公告)号：WO2008073358A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2007/025195

申请日：2007-12-10

Applicant: XM SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  MARKO, Paul

Inventor： MARKO, Paul

IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving a broadcast comprising a plurality of program channels and generating a playback stream using at least one of a buffered program channel and stored indexed content (e.g., commercials, programs, songs) for insertion. Control data controls which receivers insert which indexed content and when the indexed content is inserted into a received program channel, allowing for playback of songs from playlists, tiered subscription services, and sponsorship of broadcast program channels to provide market-directed content to selected receivers and listeners. Buffer management operations prevent uncontrolled buffer growth and commercial content avoidance through rapid channel changes.