公开(公告)号：WO2007116321A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/IB2007001838

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: ALCATEL LUCENT ,  BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN

Inventor： BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L67/327

Abstract: A device and a method for enabling access to data from a channel are provided. The device comprises a storage medium for storing the data from the channel as it is received at a network element and a controller. The controller enables commencing storage of at least a portion of multicast data from the channel not already stored on a storage medium as the data is received at a network element, after detecting a request to receive data from the channel . In the event of receiving a subsequent request associated with a user device to receive data from the channel, the data is transmitted from the storage medium to the user device. A controller for controlling storage of the data comprises a memory and a processor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种能够访问来自信道的数据的设备和方法。 该设备包括一个存储介质，用于在网络元件和控制器处接收来自该通道的数据的存储。 在检测到从信道接收数据的请求之后，控制器能够在数据被接收到网络元件时，从尚未存储在存储介质上的信道中开始存储至少一部分多播数据。 在接收到与用户设备相关联的从该频道接收数据的后续请求的情况下，将该数据从该存储介质发送到该用户设备。 用于控制数据存储的控制器包括存储器和处理器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013001325A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：PCT/IB2011/001525

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  BARRETT, Timothy, Alan

Inventor： BARRETT, Timothy, Alan

IPC: H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04N21/23116 ,  H04N21/632

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing content on a distributed storage system are described including receiving a request to schedule recording of the managed content from at least one of a plurality of networked recording device, the request including a reference for the managed content, determining a replication factor, selecting a number and selecting which of the plurality of networked recording devices are to record the managed content, determining actual program start time and one of starting content ingest and instructing the selected plurality of networked recording devices to start content ingest, fragmenting the requested content and distributing the fragmented content to the selected plurality of networked recording devices and transmitting at least unique content playback reference required to access the content on the distributed storage system.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于管理分布式存储系统上的内容的方法和装置，包括从多个网络记录装置中的至少一个接收管理内容的记录请求，所述请求包括用于被管理内容的参考，确定复制 因素，选择一个数字并选择多个联网的记录装置中的哪个记录被管理的内容，确定实际的节目开始时间和开始内容摄取的一个，并指示所选择的多个联网的记录装置开始内容摄取，将所请求的 内容并将分散的内容分发到所选择的多个联网记录设备，并且发送访问分布式存储系统上的内容所需的至少唯一的内容重放参考。

公开(公告)号：WO2007122515A3

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：PCT/IB2007002374

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: ALCATEL LUCENT ,  BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN ,  CROSBY BEN

Inventor： BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN ,  CROSBY BEN

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/22

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N7/22 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: Video signal processing apparatus and methods are disclosed. An access termination terminates an access communication link that operatively couples a video service customer site to a communication network in which communication signals comprising video signals are distributed to video service customer sites. A video signal processor is co-located with the access termination and is operable to receive communication signals from the access termination, to extract a video signal from the received communication signals, and to output the extracted video signal for transfer to a display system at the video service customer site. Control signals may be received by the video signal processor from the display system over the same connection used to transfer video signals to the display system, or through a different connection such as a wireless connection. Video functions including video recording and other functions normally associated with set top video decoders may also be supported.

Abstract translation: 公开了视频信号处理装置和方法。 访问终止终止了将视频服务客户站点可操作地耦合到通信网络的接入通信链路，其中包括视频信号的通信信号被分发到视频服务客户站点。 视频信号处理器与接入终端共同定位，并且可操作以从接入终端接收通信信号，从接收到的通信信号中提取视频信号，并输出所提取的视频信号以传送到显示系统 视频服务客户网站。 控制信号可以由视频信号处理器从显示系统通过用于将视频信号传送到显示系统的相同连接，或通过诸如无线连接的不同连接来接收。 还可以支持包括视频记录和通常与机顶视频解码器相关联的其他功能的视频功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2007119176A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/IB2007002012

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: ALCATEL LUCENT ,  BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN

Inventor： BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04L67/2814 ,  H04L67/327

Abstract: An apparatus (51) for managing requests for media data such as video data for effecting rapid channel change in IPTV services comprises an interface (53) for receiving data requests addressed for processing by a particular data request service device, and an agent (57) operatively coupled to the interface and configured for selecting which of a number of different data request service devices (65,67,69) to send the request, irrespective of the device to which the request is addressed. The apparatus includes a module (71) for determining if a received request can be serviced by a preferred request service device based on its monitored ability to service the request. If the module determines that the preferred device is capable of servicing the request, the request is directed to that device, and otherwise to another device, which may be the device to which the data request is originally addressed. The preferred request service device may reside at an access node (51) for delivering media services to subscriber equipment (55).

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理诸如用于实现IPTV服务中的快速频道改变的视频数据的媒体数据的请求的装置（51）包括用于接收由特定数据请求服务装置处理的数据请求的接口（53）和代理（57） 可操作地耦合到所述接口并且被配置为用于选择多个不同的数据请求服务设备（65,67,69）中的哪一个发送所述请求，而不管所述请求被寻址的设备。 该装置包括一个模块（71），用于根据其所监视的服务请求的能力来确定接收到的请求是否可以被优选的请求服务设备服务。 如果模块确定优选设备能够服务于请求，则该请求被引导到该设备，否则指向另一个设备，其可能是数据请求最初被寻址的设备。 优选请求服务设备可以驻留在用于向订户设备（55）传送媒体服务的接入节点（51）。

公开(公告)号：WO2012094060A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2011060600

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN ,  CROSBY BEN

Inventor： BARRETT TIMOTHY ALAN ,  CROSBY BEN

IPC: H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/436

CPC classification number: H04L67/42 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: A system and method for system and method for video distribution over a range of devices over Internet Protocol (IP) networks are provided. The system and method provide for connecting to the network at least one additional content source (804); communicating a first request over the network (806), the request requiring each of the plurality of content sources to identify channels on which each of the content sources provides content; selecting a channel not being used by the content sources to provide content (808); connecting at least one client to the network (902); communicating a second request over the network (904), the second request requiring each of the plurality of content sources to identify channels on which each of the plurality of content sources provides content; selecting an identified channel by the at least one client (906); and providing content to the at least one client on the selected identified channel (908).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过因特网协议（IP）网络在一系列设备上进行视频分发的系统和方法的系统和方法。 所述系统和方法提供用于将至少一个附加内容源（804）连接到所述网络; 通过所述网络传送第一请求（806），所述请求要求所述多个内容源中的每一个识别每个所述内容源提供内容的频道; 选择内容源不被使用的频道提供内容（808）; 将至少一个客户端连接到所述网络（902）; 通过所述网络传送第二请求（904），所述第二请求要求所述多个内容源中的每一个识别所述多​​个内容源中的每一个提供内容的频道; 由所述至少一个客户端选择所识别的频道（906）; 以及向所选择的所识别的频道上的所述至少一个客户端提供内容（908）。

公开(公告)号：WO2012094031A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/023553

申请日：2011-02-03

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  BARRETT, Timothy, Alan ,  CROSBY, Ben

Inventor： BARRETT, Timothy, Alan ,  CROSBY, Ben

IPC: H04N7/24 ,  H04N5/765

CPC classification number: H04L67/42 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: A system and method for video distribution over a range of devices over Internet Protocol (IP) networks are provided. The system and method provide for connecting at least one client to the network (902), communicating a request over the network to the content sources (904), the request requiring each of the plurality of content sources to identify channels on which each of the plurality of content sources provides content, selecting a channel identified by the at least one client (906), and providing content to the at least one client on the selected channel (908).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过互联网协议（IP）网络在一系列设备上进行视频分发的系统和方法。 该系统和方法提供用于将至少一个客户端连接到网络（902），通过网络向内容源（904）传送请求，该请求要求多个内容源中的每一个识别其上每个 多个内容源提供内容，选择由至少一个客户端识别的频道（906），以及向所选频道（908）上的至少一个客户端提供内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2012020273A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：PCT/IB2010/001562

申请日：2010-06-28

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  BARRETT, Timothy, Alan

Inventor： BARRETT, Timothy, Alan

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/3053 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06Q30/0603

Abstract: A system and method for content exclusion from a multi-domain search, where search results are prioritized or potentially excluded based on content provided by a service provider. The system and method provide for providing (502) access to a network by a primary service provider, the network including multiple sources of content; receiving (504) at least one search parameter; performing (506) a search for content based on the received at least one search parameter; prioritizing (510) results of the search based on content provided by the primary service provider; and displaying (512) the prioritized results. In one embodiment, the system and method further includes excluding at least one search result if the at least one search result matches content provided by the primary service provider.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从多域搜索中排除内容的系统和方法，其中基于由服务提供商提供的内容来优先排列或潜在排除搜索结果。 该系统和方法用于提供主服务提供商（502）对网络的访问，该网络包括多个内容源; 接收（504）至少一个搜索参数; 基于所接收的至少一个搜索参数来执行（506）搜索内容; 基于主要服务提供商提供的内容对搜索结果进行优先级排序（510）; 并显示（512）优先级结果。 在一个实施例中，所述系统和方法还包括：如果所述至少一个搜索结果与主服务提供商提供的内容匹配，则排除至少一个搜索结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2011093951A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2010/059647

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  CROSBY, Ben ,  PHILLIPS, Sheldon George ,  KIM, Michael Hee-Cheol ,  BARRETT, Timothy Alan

Inventor： CROSBY, Ben ,  PHILLIPS, Sheldon George ,  KIM, Michael Hee-Cheol ,  BARRETT, Timothy Alan

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/64 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/166 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H04N5/4401

Abstract: A transformable enclosure enabling increased functionality, such as storage capacity, is provided. The apparatus enables modular units to be attached to increase capacity without compromising the integrity of the overall structure. The apparatus (70) includes a housing (72) that contains a signal processing circuit (71), the housing (72) including interfaces (78) for coupling a plurality of removable modules (76) to the circuit (71), a base (74) coupled to the housing (72) that supports the housing (72) in at least two orientations. The apparatus operates in a first mechanical orientation without the plurality of removable modules (76) coupled to the interfaces (78) and operates in a second mechanical orientation with the plurality of removable modules (76) coupled to the interfaces (78). A cooling device (80) provides cooling for the circuit (71) in the first mechanical orientation and the plurality of removable modules (76) in the second mechanical orientation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有增强功能的可变形外壳，如存储容量。 该装置使得可以连接模块化单元以增加容量而不损害整体结构的完整性。 装置（70）包括容纳信号处理电路（71）的壳体（72），壳体（72）包括用于将多个可移除模块（76）耦合到电路（71）的接口（78） （74），其以至少两个取向支撑所述壳体（72）的所述壳体（72）。 该装置以第一机械方向操作，而多个可移除模块（76）联接到接口（78）并且以与耦合到接口（78）的多个可移除模块（76）的第二机械取向一起操作。 冷却装置（80）以第一机械取向为电路（71）提供冷却，并且以第二机械取向提供多个可移除模块（76）。

公开(公告)号：WO2012046090A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/IB2010/002512

申请日：2010-10-04

Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING ,  BARRETT, Timothy Alan

Inventor： BARRETT, Timothy Alan

IPC: H04N7/24 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/6377 ,  H04H60/12 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/631 ,  H04N21/6375 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A system and method for augmenting broadcast services with files based on groups of pictures (GOP) are provided. The system and method provide for receiving a first program content from a first communication medium (502), detecting an error in a segment of the first program content (506), the error causing a playback error if the segment is played, acquiring a replacement segment from a second communication medium (508), replacing the segment containing the error data with the replacement segment (510), and playing the stored first program content including the replacement segment (514). The error may be corrupt data or missing data. In one embodiment, the replacement segment is a file based on at least one group of pictures (GOP).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于图像组（GOP）来增加具有文件的广播服务的系统和方法。 该系统和方法提供从第一通信介质（502）接收第一节目内容，检测第一节目内容（506）的片段中的错误，如果片段被播放，则导致播放错误的错误，获取替换 从第二通信介质（508）中切换包含有替换段（510）的错误数据的段，并播放所存储的包括替换段（514）的第一程序内容。 该错误可能是损坏的数据或丢失的数据。 在一个实施例中，替换段是基于至少一组图像（GOP）的文件。

公开(公告)号：WO2007122515A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/IB2007/002374

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: ALCATEL LUCENT ,  BARRETT, Timothy, Alan ,  CROSBY, Ben

Inventor： BARRETT, Timothy, Alan ,  CROSBY, Ben

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N7/22 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: Video signal processing apparatus and methods are disclosed. An access termination terminates an access communication link that operatively couples a video service customer site to a communication network in which communication signals comprising video signals are distributed to video service customer sites. A video signal processor is co-located with the access termination and is operable to receive communication signals from the access termination, to extract a video signal from the received communication signals, and to output the extracted video signal for transfer to a display system at the video service customer site. Control signals may be received by the video signal processor from the display system over the same connection used to transfer video signals to the display system, or through a different connection such as a wireless connection. Video functions including video recording and other functions normally associated with set top video decoders may also be supported.

Abstract translation: 公开了视频信号处理装置和方法。 访问终端终止将视频服务客户站点可操作地耦合到通信网络的接入通信链路，在该通信网络中，包括视频信号的通信信号被分发到视频服务客户站点。 视频信号处理器与接入终端位于同一位置，并且可操作以从接入终端接收通信信号，从接收到的通信信号中提取视频信号，并输出所提取的视频信号以传送到显示系统 视频服务客户网站。 控制信号可以由视频信号处理器从显示系统通过用于将视频信号传送到显示系统的相同连接或通过诸如无线连接的不同连接来接收。 还可以支持包括视频记录和通常与机顶视频解码器相关联的其他功能的视频功能。