公开(公告)号：WO1996005699A1

公开(公告)日：1996-02-22

申请号：PCT/US1995004620

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  HARPER, Gregory, W. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: H04N07/087

CPC classification number: H04H20/30 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G09B5/14 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H60/07 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/04 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4351 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8146 ,  H04N21/8166 ,  H04N21/8541

Abstract: A system for simulcasting a fully interactive program with a normal conventional program in the same standard video signal bandwidth. It allows active participation by subscribers who have interactive components (600) connected to a television (186) or personal computer display (187), as well as normal viewing of the conventional program by viewers with conventional television sets (186). An important feature is that interactivity is offered as an option, without any degradation or interruption in program content to users who do not have the interactive components (600). Interactivity is personalized through the use of alternative audio responses and/or graphic displays that can be provided as part of the transmitted video signal bandwidth. The interactive elements are presented to the subscriber either immediately after subscriber entry and/or later at transparent "trigger points" (900). At trigger points (900), program content is subtly altered to present specialized attention to each interactive subscriber.

Abstract translation: 在同一标准视频信号带宽中用普通常规程序同步完全交互式节目的系统。 它允许具有连接到电视机（186）或个人计算机显示器（187）的交互式部件（600）的用户的主动参与，以及具有传统电视机（186）的观众正常观看传统节目。 一个重要的特征是提供交互作为一种选择，没有对没有交互式组件的用户（600）的程序内容的任何劣化或中断。 通过使用可作为传输的视频信号带宽的一部分提供的替代音频响应和/或图形显示来个性化交互性。 交互式元素在用户输入之后立即向用户呈现，和/或稍后在透明“触发点”（900）处呈现。 在触发点（900），程序内容被微妙地改变以向每个交互式用户提供特别的关注。

公开(公告)号：WO1997033434A1

公开(公告)日：1997-09-12

申请号：PCT/US1997003525

申请日：1997-03-07

Applicant: ACTV, INC. ,  EARTH WEB, INC. ,  HIDARY, Jack, D. ,  ULLMAN, Craig ,  SPIVACK, Nova, T.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  EARTH WEB, INC.

IPC: H04N07/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/8547 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/604 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/854 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A system for integrating video programming with the vast information resources of the Internet (20). A computer-based system (16, 114) receives a video program and uniform resource locators (URLs). The URLs are interpreted by the system (12) to direct the system to the Web site locations to retrieve related Web pages (98). The video program signal can be displayed on a video window on a conventional personal computer screen (18). The actual retrieved Web pages can be time stamped and displayed, on another portion of the display screen (18), when predetermined related video content is displayed in the video window. The computer-based system can receive the URLs embedded in the video program (86) or directly through an Internet connection (94), at times specified by TV broadcasters in advance.

Abstract translation: 一种将视频节目与互联网广泛信息资源整合的系统（20）。 基于计算机的系统（16,114）接收视频节目和统一资源定位符（URL）。 这些URL由系统（12）解释以将系统引导到网站位置以检索相关网页（98）。 视频节目信号可以显示在常规个人计算机屏幕（18）上的视频窗口上。 当在视频窗口中显示预定的相关视频内容时，实际检索到的网页可以被时间戳并显示在显示屏幕（18）的另一部分上。 基于计算机的系统可以预先接收由电视节目（86）嵌入的URL或直接通过因特网连接（94）指定的时间。

公开(公告)号：WO1996037075A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-21

申请号：PCT/US1996007236

申请日：1996-05-17

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  HARPER, Gregory, W. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: H04N07/14

CPC classification number: H04H20/30 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/81 ,  H04H20/95 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/0806 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N11/042 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: An interactive cable television system is disclosed which utilizes a standard cable television distribution network for simultaneously providing a plurality of viewers with an interactive television program comprising a plurality of signals related in time and content. Video signals (1) are transmitted in a digital format, more than one signal being multiplexed onto a data stream on a single channel. The video signals (1) may be compressed for efficiency. A receiver (7), in conjunction with a signal selector (8), selects a particular NTSC channel for playback, then selects a particular video signal from the data stream, and decompresses the video signal for playback. Seamless switching between video signals on different channels is provided. An alternative embodiment is disclosed wherein the various signals which comprise the interactive program are switched at the head end (300) rather than at the receiver (7). The multiple choice control unit (9) selects a desired signal by relaying the multiple choice selections of the user through a relay box (17) back to a remotely located switching station. The switching station routes the correct video signal down the appropriate cable channel for the particular user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种交互式有线电视系统，其利用标准有线电视分配网络，以同时向多个观众提供包括与时间和内容相关的多个信号的交互式电视节目。 视频信号（1）以数字格式发送，多于一个信号被复用到单个信道上的数据流上。 为了效率，可以压缩视频信号（1）。 与信号选择器（8）结合的接收机（7）选择特定的NTSC通道进行重放，然后从数据流中选择特定的视频信号，并解压缩视频信号进行重放。 提供不同频道视频信号之间的无缝切换。 公开了一种替代实施例，其中包括交互式节目的各种信号在头端（300）而不是在接收机（7）处被切换。 多选择控制单元（9）通过将中继箱（17）的用户的多项选择中继回到位于远程的交换站来选择期望的信号。 交换台将特定用户的正确视频信号路由到适当的有线频道。

公开(公告)号：WO1995028804A1

公开(公告)日：1995-10-26

申请号：PCT/US1995004619

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  HARPER, Gregory, W. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: H04N07/14

CPC classification number: H04H20/28 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G09B5/14 ,  G09B7/04 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H60/07 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/04 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4351 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/8166 ,  H04N21/8541

Abstract: An interactive distance learning system is disclosed which is characterized by individual attention to each student. A live lecture, transmitted from a remote location (100), is accompanied by questions (480) to gage comprehension by students. The questions and possible answers for student choice are graphically displayed on a video screen (186). Affirmative supportive commentary is prepared prior to the lecture and prerecorded for each of the possible correct and inccorect responses. Each response teaches, confirms and encourages the learning experience. A processor (178), branching codes and a memory device (282, 286) can be used to create a large variety of responses to provide individual responses for students. The transmitted interactive signal can be recorded (294) and remain fully interactive. An extremely flexible, relatively inexpensive system is thus created which uniquely teaches and uniquely addresses the needs of every student.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种交互式远程学习系统，其特征在于每个学生的个人关注。 从偏远地点（100）传送的现场演讲伴随着学生对测量的理解的问题（480）。 学生选择的问题和可能的答案以图形方式显示在视频屏幕上（186）。 肯定的支持性评论是在讲座之前准备的，并为每个可能的正确和不确定的回应预先记录。 每个回应教导，确认并鼓励学习经验。 处理器（178），分支代码和存储器设备（282,286）可以用于创建各种各样的响应以向学生提供个体响应。 传输的交互信号可以被记录（294）并保持完全交互。 因此，创建了一种非常灵活，相对便宜的系统，其独特地教导并且独特地满足了每个学生的需求。

公开(公告)号：WO1997029458A1

公开(公告)日：1997-08-14

申请号：PCT/US1997002062

申请日：1997-02-07

Applicant: ACTV, INC. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J. ,  HARPER, Gregory, W.

Inventor： ACTV, INC.

IPC: G06T13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/8541 ,  G06F17/30044 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/81 ,  H04H20/95 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/0806 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N11/042 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: A computer based interactive system branches among a variety of inputs from a variety of different sources (30, 38, 42) during the same interactive session. This interactive system integrates switching (10) of full-motion video, graphics and audio from various sources simultaneously during the show.

Abstract translation: 基于计算机的交互式系统在相同的交互会话期间从各种不同的来源（30,38,42）分派各种输入。 该交互式系统在展会期间同时集成了来自各种来源的全动态视频，图形和音频的切换（10）。

公开(公告)号：WO1997001245A1

公开(公告)日：1997-01-09

申请号：PCT/US1996010743

申请日：1996-06-24

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: H04N07/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G09B5/14 ,  H04N13/30 ,  H04N13/398 ,  H04N21/42201

Abstract: An interactive three-dimensional video presentation is disclosed that provides interactive choices to audience members in the three-dimensional object form, and after each audience member reaches out at, points at, or looks at the 3D object of choice, the system responds altering each members' audio and/or video feedback. Specifically, at several points during a 3D presentation, a character, appearing on the screen (20), requests each user to select one of several possible 3D objects "floating" in front of each user. Selection of these objects is facilitated through user interface units (28), embodied in either helmets (74), guns, or wands (84). Upon selection, the user interface unit (28) matches the user choice with a pre-recorded audio feedback response presenting the user, through head phones (132), a distinct, individualized audio response, preferably lip synched with the video character's mouth movements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种交互式三维视频呈现，其以三维对象形式向观众提供交互式选择，并且在每个观众成员伸出，点或观看所选择的3D对象之后，系统响应改变每个 会员的音频和/或视频反馈。 具体地，在3D呈现期间的几个点处，出现在屏幕（20）上的字符请求每个用户在每个用户之前选择“漂浮”的几个可能的3D对象之一。 这些对象的选择通过体现在头盔（74），枪支或魔杖（84）中的用户界面单元（28）来实现。 在选择时，用户接口单元（28）将用户选择与通过头戴式电话（132）呈现用户的预先记录的音频反馈响应匹配，所述独特的个性化音频响应优选地与视频角色的嘴部移动同步的唇。

公开(公告)号：WO1996009588A1

公开(公告)日：1996-03-28

申请号：PCT/US1995012059

申请日：1995-09-22

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30654 ,  G06N5/04

Abstract: A method of programming an interactive scenario on a multitrack storage media (4) is disclosed. The interactive scenario includes a number of time-synchronized frames on separable data streams which are related in content to one another. The interactive scenario is played back on an apparatus (2) which includes means for selectively retrieving the data streams at a given time. A decision-making goal is defined for the interactive scenario. Once the goal has been defined, a set of rules is developed, preferably using knowledge derived from an expert, which lead to the defined goal. The rules relate hierarchically whereby the conclusions of at least some of the rules are premises for other rules. The rules also logically relate whereby the conclusion of a final rule or rules corresponds to the decision-making goal. If the rules require premises to be obtained, queries are generated to interactively ask for the premises.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在多轨存储介质（4）上编程交互式场景的方法。 交互式场景包括在内容上彼此相关的可分离数据流上的多个时间同步帧。 交互式场景在装置（2）上重放，该装置（2）包括用于在给定时间选择性地检索数据流的装置。 为交互式场景定义决策目标。 一旦定义了目标，就开发出一套规则，最好使用从专家获得的知识，这导致了确定的目标。 这些规则分级地相关联，其中至少一些规则的结论是其他规则的前提。 这些规则也在逻辑上相关，即最终规则或规则的结论对应于决策目标。 如果规则要求获得房屋，则会产生查询以交互地要求房舍。

公开(公告)号：WO1993011617A1

公开(公告)日：1993-06-10

申请号：PCT/US1992009785

申请日：1992-11-20

Applicant: ACTV, INC.

Inventor： ACTV, INC. ,  FREEMAN, Michael, J.

IPC: H04H01/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/0806 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N11/042 ,  H04N21/21805 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: An interactive cable television system is disclosed which utilizes a standard television cable distribution network (6) for simultaneously providing a plurality of viewers with an interactive television program comprising a plurality of signals related in time and content. The video signals are transmitted in a digital format (2), more than one signal being multiplexed (4) into a data stream for transmission of multiple signals over a single channel. The digital video signals may be compressed (3) for transmitting more video signals per channel. A receiver (7), in conjunction with a signal selector (8), selects a particular NTSC channel for playback, then selects a particular video signal from the multiplexed signal, and uncompresses the video signal for playback to a television monitor (10). An alternative embodiment is disclosed wherein the various signals which comprise the interactive program are switched between at the head end rather than at the receiver. The multiple choice control unit (9) selects a desired signal by relaying the multiple choice selections of the user through a relay box back to a remotely located switching station (4). The switching station routes the correct video signal down the appropriate cable channel for the particular user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种交互式有线电视系统，其利用标准电视电缆分配网络（6）来同时向多个观看者提供包括与时间和内容相关的多个信号的交互式电视节目。 视频信号以数字格式（2）发送，多于一个信号被多路复用（4）到用于通过单个信道传输多个信号的数据流。 数字视频信号可以被压缩（3），用于每个通道发送更多的视频信号。 与信号选择器（8）结合的接收机（7）选择特定的NTSC信道进行重放，然后从多路复用信号中选择一个特定的视频信号，并且将视频信号解压缩以用于电视监视器（10）。 公开了一种替代实施例，其中包括交互式程序的各种信号在头端而不是在接收器处切换。 多选择控制单元（9）通过将中继箱的多选择选择中继到远程位置的交换站（4）来选择所需信号。 交换台将特定用户的正确视频信号路由到适当的有线频道。