公开(公告)号：WO2009018480A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：PCT/US2008/071819

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  WARD, Laurence, Oliver

Inventor： WARD, Laurence, Oliver

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04N21/434 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04Q2213/13332

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for fast channel change between logical channels within a transport multiplex. By reducing the amount of time it takes to acquire and display a tuned channel, fast channel change can improve a viewer's experience. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a fast channel change system can simultaneously decode channel data for each channel in a transport multiplex, reconstruct all access units for each channel and send them out on their respective channel stream in the order that each access unit completes to a streamer, store and maintain a minimum amount of channel data in a buffer in each streamer, and output channel data from a streamer corresponding to a tuned channel to a media player.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于在传输多路复用之间的逻辑信道之间的快速信道改变。 通过减少获取和显示调谐频道所需的时间，快速的频道更改可以改善观众的体验。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，快速信道改变系统可以同时解码传输多路复用中的每个信道的信道数据，重构每个信道的所有接入单元，并按照每个接入单元完成的顺序在它们各自的信道流上发送出去 到每个流送器中的缓冲器中存储并保持最小量的通道数据，并且将来自与调谐通道相对应的流分流器的通道数据输出到媒体播放器。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048954A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：PCT/US2007081507

申请日：2007-10-16

Applicant: INTEROPERABLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  XM SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  DE LUCA MICHAEL J ,  CHERUBIN LEE M

Inventor： DE LUCA MICHAEL J ,  CHERUBIN LEE M

IPC: H04B1/18

CPC classification number: H03J5/32 ,  H04B1/1646

Abstract: A system and method for assigning received channels to preset tuning keys of a receiver. A series of preset keys are sequentially labeled and one preset key, such as the preset key marked "0," is a pre-defined preset key. An elongated pressing of the pre-defined key causes the currently tuned channel, if it is not assigned to a preset key, to be assigned to an unassigned preset key. If the currently tuned channel is already assigned to a preset key, pressing the predefined key instead causes the currently selected channel to be un-assigned from that preset key. Radios with two tuners that each process different sets of radio signals assign channels for a particular tuner to alternating preset keys, allowing acceleration of sequentially selecting channels assigned to pre-set keys by pre-tuning another tuner to the next channel in the sequence.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将接收到的频道分配给接收机的预设调谐键的系统和方法。 依次标记一系列预设键，并且一个预设键（例如标有“0”的预设键）是预定义的预设键。 预先定义的键的细长按压使得当前调谐的通道（如果未被分配到预设键）被分配给未分配的预设键。 如果当前调谐的频道已经被分配到预设键，则按预定义的键而不是使用预设键取消分配当前选择的频道。 具有两个调谐器的无线电设备，每个调谐器每个处理不同的无线电信号组，为特定的调谐器分配通道以交替预置键，允许通过将另一个调谐器预编程到下一个频道中来顺序地选择分配给预设键的频道。

公开(公告)号：WO2005017561A3

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2004003822

申请日：2004-02-06

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC

IPC: B64G1/28 ,  B64G1/36 ,  G01S5/16 ,  F02K1/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/163 ,  B64G1/288 ,  B64G1/365

Abstract: Satellite earth Sensors (ES) generate scan lines, areas of detected infrared information gathered across the view of the earth by the satellite. The length of these scan lines is utilized by the satellite Attitude Control Subsystem (ACS) to determine the satellite pointing in roll and pitch. There are areas on the earth during particular periods of the year that can cause earth radiance gradient disturbance effects, satellite attitude errors caused by the ACS-calculated length of the scan lines becoming faulted. This invention includes methods and systems for minimizing disturbances to the satellite attitude for satellites in inclined, elliptical orbits that use infrared earth sensors to determine pitch and roll angles. These include identifying areas where earth radiance gradient events cause such disturbances and the prediction of times of such occurrences and methods for mitigating the effect of such events.

Abstract translation: 卫星地球传感器（ES）产生扫描线，通过卫星在地球上收集的检测到的红外信息的区域。 卫星姿态控制子系统（ACS）利用这些扫描线的长度来确定指向滚动和俯仰的卫星。 在一年中特定时期，地球上有一些地区可能引起地面辐射梯度干扰的影响，由ACS计算的扫描线长度变得错误引起的卫星姿态误差。 本发明包括用于使用红外线接地传感器来确定俯仰角和倾斜角的倾斜椭圆轨道中的卫星的卫星姿态的扰动最小化的方法和系统。 这些包括确定地球辐射梯度事件引起这种干扰的地区，以及这些事件发生的时间的预测和减轻这种事件影响的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048954A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007/081507

申请日：2007-10-16

Applicant: INTEROPERABLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  XM SATELLITE RADIO, INC. ,  SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  DE LUCA, Michael, J. ,  CHERUBIN, Lee, M.

Inventor： DE LUCA, Michael, J. ,  CHERUBIN, Lee, M.

IPC: H04B1/18

CPC classification number: H03J5/32 ,  H04B1/1646

Abstract: A system and method for assigning received channels to preset tuning keys of a receiver. A series of preset keys are sequentially labeled and one preset key, such as the preset key marked "0," is a pre-defined preset key. An elongated pressing of the pre-defined key causes the currently tuned channel, if it is not assigned to a preset key, to be assigned to an unassigned preset key. If the currently tuned channel is already assigned to a preset key, pressing the predefined key instead causes the currently selected channel to be un-assigned from that preset key. Radios with two tuners that each process different sets of radio signals assign channels for a particular tuner to alternating preset keys, allowing acceleration of sequentially selecting channels assigned to pre-set keys by pre-tuning another tuner to the next channel in the sequence.

Abstract translation: 用于将接收到的频道分配给接收机的预置调谐键的系统和方法。 一系列预置键被顺序地标记，并且一个预置键，诸如标记为“0”的预置键， 是预定义的预设键。 长按预定义键可使当前调谐的频道（如果未分配给预设键）分配给未分配的预设键。 如果当前已调谐的频道已分配给预设键，则按下预定义键会使当前选定的频道从该预设键中取消分配。 具有两个调谐器的无线电每个处理不同的无线电信号组，将特定调谐器的频道分配给交替的预设键，从而允许通过将另一个调谐器预调谐到该序列中的下一个频道来加速顺序地选择分配给预设键的频道。 / p>

公开(公告)号：WO2008021305A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/017895

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  STREETER, Aric, Jerome

Inventor： STREETER, Aric, Jerome

IPC: H03H11/16

CPC classification number: H04H20/62 ,  H04H20/02 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless transmission of a modulated audio signal to a receiver using near-field or proximity transmission are presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such systems and methods can receive a broadcast signal with a first receiver, generate an audio signal therefrom, and then use a modulation device to convert the audio signal into a modulated signal. The modulated signal can be retransmitted wirelessly via a radiating element. The radiating element can, for example, be placed in close proximity to a second receiver, thereby enhancing the wireless link from the modulation device to the second receiver, and allowing the radiating element to operate at a relatively low power. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the broadcast signal can be, for example, a satellite radio signal, and the retransmission can occur within a vehicle, the second receiver being, for example, an in-vehicle conventional AM/FM radio system. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the radiating element can be remote from the first receiver, and can be co-located or integrated with the modulating device in a remote location. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a digital to analog converter can also be collocated, in-line with, or integrated with the modulating device and radiating element in the remote location.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用近场或近距离传输将调制音频信号无线传输到接收机的系统和方法。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，这样的系统和方法可以用第一接收机接收广播信号，从中产生音频信号，然后使用调制装置将音频信号转换成调制信号。 可以通过辐射元件无线地重传调制信号。 例如，辐射元件可以放置在靠近第二接收器的位置，从而增强从调制装置到第二接收器的无线链路，并允许辐射元件以相对低的功率工作。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，广播信号可以是例如卫星无线电信号，并且重发可以发生在车辆内，第二接收机是例如车载传统的AM / FM无线电系统。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，辐射元件可以远离第一接收器，并且可以在远程位置与调制设备共同定位或集成。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，数模转换器也可以与调制装置和辐射元件并置或配合或集成在远程位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2009018474A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：PCT/US2008/071811

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. ,  SCARPA, Carl ,  SCHELL, Edward

Inventor： SCARPA, Carl ,  SCHELL, Edward

IPC: H04L7/00

CPC classification number: H04L27/183 ,  H04J7/00 ,  H04L7/043 ,  H04L7/06 ,  H04L27/3488

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for the joint synchronization of legacy signals with overlay modulation signals in a communications system utilizing a hierarchical modulation scheme. A synchronization signal can be sent in each of the legacy and overlay bit streams, each using a different approach to frame synchronization, and the two synchronization signals can be used in a complementary manner to synchronize both bit streams. A legacy physical frame and an overlay physical frame can be aligned in time. A key synchronization signal in a legacy bit stream can be time distributed throughout a legacy transmission frame and can be utilized to assist in both the synchronization of such legacy bit stream and of an overlay bit stream. A key synchronization signal in an overlay bit stream can be sent in one fixed physical frame of an overlay transmission frame.

Abstract translation: 提出了在利用分级调制方案的通信系统中传统信号与覆盖调制信号的联合同步的方法和装置。 可以在传统和覆盖比特流中的每一个中发送同步信号，每个使用不同的帧同步方法，并且可以以互补的方式使用两个同步信号来同步两个比特流。 传统物理帧和覆盖物理帧可以在时间上对齐。 遗留比特流中的密钥同步信号可以在整个传统帧中被分时间分布，并且可用于协助这种传统比特流和覆盖比特流的同步。 可以在覆盖传输帧的一个固定物理帧中发送覆盖比特流中的密钥同步信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2008021305A3

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：PCT/US2007017895

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  STREETER ARIC JEROME

Inventor： STREETER ARIC JEROME

IPC: H04B1/06 ,  H01Q1/32 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H40/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/62 ,  H04H20/02 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless transmission of a modulated audio signal to a receiver using near-field or proximity transmission are presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such systems and methods can receive a broadcast signal with a first receiver, generate an audio signal therefrom, and then use a modulation device to convert the audio signal into a modulated signal. The modulated signal can be retransmitted wirelessly via a radiating element. The radiating element can, for example, be placed in close proximity to a second receiver, thereby enhancing the wireless link from the modulation device to the second receiver, and allowing the radiating element to operate at a relatively low power. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the broadcast signal can be, for example, a satellite radio signal, and the retransmission can occur within a vehicle, the second receiver being, for example, an in-vehicle conventional AM/FM radio system. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the radiating element can be remote from the first receiver, and can be co-located or integrated with the modulating device in a remote location. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a digital to analog converter can also be collocated, in-line with, or integrated with the modulating device and radiating element in the remote location.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用近场或近距离传输将调制音频信号无线传输到接收机的系统和方法。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，这样的系统和方法可以用第一接收机接收广播信号，从中产生音频信号，然后使用调制装置将音频信号转换成调制信号。 可以通过辐射元件无线地重传调制信号。 例如，辐射元件可以放置在靠近第二接收器的位置，从而增强从调制装置到第二接收器的无线链路，并允许辐射元件以相对低的功率工作。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，广播信号可以是例如卫星无线电信号，并且重发可以发生在车辆内，第二接收机是例如车载传统的AM / FM无线电系统。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，辐射元件可以远离第一接收器，并且可以在远程位置与调制设备共同定位或集成。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，数模转换器也可以与调制装置和辐射元件并置或配合或集成在远程位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005069569A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2005/000628

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO, INC. ,  MITZEL, Kevin ,  LOCKLEDGE, Jeff ,  DOMBROWSKI, John ,  BIRKS, David ,  LOWE, Ray ,  TARPLEY, Jerry

Inventor： MITZEL, Kevin ,  LOCKLEDGE, Jeff ,  DOMBROWSKI, John ,  BIRKS, David ,  LOWE, Ray ,  TARPLEY, Jerry

IPC: H04L27/04

CPC classification number: H04H20/33 ,  H04H20/55 ,  H04H60/73

Abstract: A system and method (130, 135 and 140) for a user of a multichannel broadcasting service listening to a particular channel provides alerts about the content currently available on other channels which are of interest to the user. Auxiliary data streams of interest can be presented for display in conjunction with the audio transmission of a related or unrelated channel. The system and method include storing criteria associated with programming or auxiliary content of interest to a user and searching for unique identifiers within the broadcast signal signifying the availability of content which meets the criteria. Content of interest can be, for example, traffic information (105, 110, 120, 111 and 125), sports games available on other channels, sports scores, stock or other trading instruments prices, news headlines or travel information.

Abstract translation: 用于监听特定频道的多声道广播服务的用户的系统和方法（130,135和140）提供关于用户感兴趣的其他频道上当前可用的内容的警报。 可以提供感兴趣的辅助数据流以与相关或不相关的信道的音频传输一起显示。 该系统和方法包括将与节目相关的准则或与用户有关的辅助内容存储在用户中，并在广播信号内搜索表示符合标准的内容的可用性的唯一标识符。 感兴趣的内容可以是例如交通信息（105,110,120,111和125），在其他频道上可用的运动游戏，运动得分，股票或其他交易工具价格，新闻标题或旅行信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2007065143A2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2006061455

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC ,  SCARPA CARL ,  SAZZAD SHARIF ,  STROLLE CHRISTOPHER

Inventor： SCARPA CARL ,  SAZZAD SHARIF ,  STROLLE CHRISTOPHER

IPC: H04B7/08 ,  H04B1/06

CPC classification number: H04B7/0871 ,  H04B7/0868

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for digital antenna diversity combining. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, at least two antenna signal paths can be communicably connected to a receiver. Each antenna signal path can be provided with an RF tuner communicably connected to a demodulator, which can estimate the signal to noise ratio (SNR) and time of arrival of its respective antenna signal. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a time alignment circuit can be communicably connected to each antenna signal path, and a maximum ratio combiner can be communicably connected to the time alignment circuit. In operation, the time alignment circuit can use the time of arrival estimate to align the multiple signals and the maximum ratio combiner can use the SNR estimate obtained for each antenna signal to respectively weight each signal and thereby generate a combined output signal. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a switch diversity combiner can be further provided, and can quickly detect when an antenna signal is entering a fade, allowing the maximum ratio combiner to set that signal's weight to zero. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a digital diversity combiner can be provided in a stand alone integrated circuit, or can be integrated in a larger integrated circuit, such as, for example, a satellite radio overlay processor.

Abstract translation: 提出了数字天线分集组合的系统和方法。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，至少两个天线信号路径可以可通信地连接到接收机。 每个天线信号路径可以设置有可通信地连接到解调器的RF调谐器，RF调谐器可估计其各自天线信号的信噪比（SNR）和到达时间。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，时间对准电路可以可通信地连接到每个天线信号路径，并且最大比率组合器可以可通信地连接到时间对准电路。 在操作中，时间对准电路可以使用到达时间估计来对准多个信号，并且最大比组合器可以使用为每个天线信号获得的SNR估计来分别对每个信号加权，从而生成组合的输出信号。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，可以进一步提供开关分集组合器，并且可以快速检测天线信号何时进入衰落，允许最大比组合器将该信号的权重设置为零。 在本发明的示例性实施例中，数字分集组合器可以设置在独立的集成电路中，或者可以集成在更大的集成电路中，例如卫星无线电覆盖处理器。

公开(公告)号：WO2005034290A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：PCT/US2004/032097

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC.

Inventor： AKTURAN, Riza

IPC: H01Q01/48

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q9/0442

Abstract: A modular patch antenna includes a first module and a second module. The first module comprises a first metal or metal plated radiating layer, a second, middle dielectric layer, and a third metal or metal plated ground layer; the second module comprises a frame that attaches to or fits onto the periphery of the first module and comprises a dielectric layer, or the same three layers as the first module. The first module provides favorable satellite signal reception. By superimposing the second module around the first module, the antenna provides improved terrestrial signal reception. This capability could apply to Satellite Digital Audio Radio Systems systems. This provides capability of changing the antenna gain beam direction towards the desired signals at a user's location. Users of such systems can perform this function manually.

Abstract translation: 模块化贴片天线包括第一模块和第二模块。 第一模块包括第一金属或金属电镀的辐射层，第二中间电介质层和第三金属或金属电镀的接地层; 第二模块包括附接到或装配到第一模块的周边上的框架，并且包括介电层或与第一模块相同的三层。 第一个模块提供有利的卫星信号接收。 通过将第二模块叠加在第一模块周围，天线提供改进的地面信号接收。 此功能可适用于卫星数字音频无线电系统系统。 这提供了在用户的位置处将天线增益波束方向改变为期望信号的能力。 这些系统的用户可以手动执行此功能。