公开(公告)号：WO2011154740A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：PCT/GB2011/051079

申请日：2011-06-09

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  LAMB, Michael ,  SULLIVAN, Mark

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  LAMB, Michael ,  SULLIVAN, Mark

IPC: G06F21/02 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F9/50

CPC classification number: G06F9/5061

Abstract: An online service may be made scalable without compromising maintenance requirements and while maintaining modularity. Multiple levels of hierarchically organised clusters allow the processing required by the service to be devolved to the appropriate level in the clustered hierarchy. This is accomplished by assigning each user of the service to a "home" cluster ("ACI" - Application Cluster Instance) and maintaining a Global User Directory ("GUD") which may be used to locate the home cluster of a given user. Thus, rather than having to synchronise multiple servers or clusters, the user's requests are instead served by their "home" cluster wherever possible and appropriate.

Abstract translation: 可以使在线服务可扩展，而不会影响维护需求并保持模块化。 多层次的层次组织的集群允许将服务所需的处理转移到集群层次结构中的适当级别。 这是通过将服务的每个用户分配给“家庭”集群（“ACI” - 应用集群实例））并维护可用于定位给定用户的归属集群的全局用户目录（“GUD”）来实现的。 因此，不必同步多个服务器或集群，用户的请求就是由他们的“家”集群在可能和适当的地方提供服务。

公开(公告)号：WO2010131034A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050771

申请日：2010-05-11

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  WHITE, Matthew ,  STEAD, Roy

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  WHITE, Matthew ,  STEAD, Roy

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30053 ,  G06F17/30029 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0775 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  G06F2221/2151 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A method for defining a collection of digital media content for playback using a digital media player where (a) the collection is defined using specific criteria; and (b) the collection is not static but can alter or grow even after being made available to the digital media player; and (c) the said digital media files form a subset of a catalogue of digital media files available for the digital media player to play.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用数字媒体播放器定义用于回放的数字媒体内容的集合的方法，其中（a）使用特定标准来定义集合; 和（b）收集不是静态的，但即使在数字媒体播放器可用之后也可以改变或增长; 和（c）所述数字媒体文件形成可供数字媒体播放器播放的数字媒体文件目录的子集。

公开(公告)号：WO2010116189A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050604

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  CROSBIE-SMITH, Mark ,  EVANS, Chris ,  SANT, Phil ,  WHITE, Matt ,  COPPOCK, Adam

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  CROSBIE-SMITH, Mark ,  EVANS, Chris ,  SANT, Phil ,  WHITE, Matt ,  COPPOCK, Adam

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30292

Abstract: A method for improving the responsiveness of a digital media player by (a) caching search parameters and the associated search results and (b) re-presenting prior results when a search is re-executed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过（a）缓存搜索参数和相关联的搜索结果来提高数字媒体播放器的响应性的方法，以及（b）当重新执行搜索时重新呈现先前的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2014029994A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：PCT/GB2013/052204

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD

Inventor： SANT, Philip ,  HART, Neal ,  KNIGHT, Mark

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/433

CPC classification number: H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/239 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for identifying media content playing in a vicinity of a device, the method including the steps of: (a) recording sounds received at the device; (b) analysing those sounds to determine which media content is playing in the vicinity of the device, and (c) storing or transmitting results of the analysis to permit a generation of a report as to what specific media content is playing in the vicinity of the device, or was playing in the vicinity of the device. There are further disclosed related devices and related computer program products.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于识别在设备附近播放的媒体内容的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：（a）记录在设备处接收到的声音; （b）分析这些声音以确定哪个媒体内容正在设备附近播放，以及（c）存储或发送分析结果以允许生成关于在附近的什么特定媒体内容正在播放的报告 该设备或正在播放设备附近。 另外公开了相关的设备和相关的计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2010116181A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050596

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: The invention is a method for enabling digital content to be downloaded to and used on multiple types of computing device by (i) linking user accounts on each device to a "master" user account defined and stored on a remote server; and (ii) managing the user's access to a defined service using his devices via the said master user account; and (iii) allowing the download of digital content to each said device on which the user is permitted to access the said service using a file format which is appropriate for use on each said device type. A user may manage and access the same user account from multiple types of computing devices. Furthermore, the number of device platforms accessible in a similar manner by the user is extensible and the user's information is kept automatically synchronized across all devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种通过（i）将每个设备上的用户帐户与定义并存储在远程服务器上的“主”用户帐户相关联的方式，使数字内容能够下载到多种类型的计算设备上并被使用的方法; 和（ii）经由所述主用户帐户管理用户使用其设备访问定义的服务; 以及（iii）允许使用适合于在每种所述设备类型上使用的文件格式将数字内容下载到允许用户访问所述服务的每个所述设备。 用户可以从多种类型的计算设备来管理和访问相同的用户帐户。 此外，由用户以类似的方式可访问的设备平台的数量是可扩展的，并且用户的信息在所有设备之间保持自动同步。

公开(公告)号：WO2012131400A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：PCT/GB2012/050740

申请日：2012-04-02

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  SANT, Philip ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  BLACK, Simon

Inventor： SANT, Philip ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  BLACK, Simon

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06K19/077 ,  H04N21/41 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04L41/509 ,  G06F17/30058 ,  G06F17/30238 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4182 ,  H04N21/4183 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/6181

Abstract: A microprocessor based system provides a media player with access to remotely-stored digital media content and/or its associated metadata. The system is capable of accessing the content, so that the media player is provided, by the system, with a suitable interface, accessible by that media player, for interacting with the content. The system may be packaged as a USB memory stick and can be inserted into, for example, a PC running a legacy media player with no intrinsic ability to access remotely stored content. The PC can in this way be enabled to access the remote content.

Abstract translation: 基于微处理器的系统为媒体播放器提供对远程存储的数字媒体内容和/或其相关元数据的访问。 该系统能够访问内容，使得媒体播放器由系统提供与该媒体播放器可访问的合适的接口，用于与内容交互。 该系统可以被打包为USB记忆棒，并且可以被插入到例如运行传统媒体播放器的PC中，而不具有访问远程存储的内容的内在能力。 PC可以以这种方式启用访问远程内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2011004185A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：PCT/GB2010/051113

申请日：2010-07-06

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  BOSWELL, Tom

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  BOSWELL, Tom

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30752 ,  G06F17/30743 ,  G06F17/30766 ,  G06F17/30772

Abstract: A computer implemented process encompasses the following steps: • Identify the user's current media content library/ies • Analyse the content of those libraries, deriving a "taste signature" for the user from that analysis • Match the derived "taste signature" to other media content and to other users and provide the user with recommendations based on that automatic matching process.

Abstract translation: 计算机实现的过程包括以下步骤：°确定用户当前的媒体内容库/分析这些库的内容，从该分析中为用户导出“味觉签名”。将派生的“味觉签名”匹配到其他媒体 内容和其他用户，并向用户提供基于该自动匹配过程的建议。

公开(公告)号：WO2011070366A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：PCT/GB2010/052064

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  WHITE, Matthew

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  SANT, Philip ,  EVANS, Christopher ,  WHITE, Matthew

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30035 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Synchronising digital media content to a device is achieved using the following steps: (a) identifying a digital media collection linked to a given user; (b) analysing the content of the digital media collection to derive a "taste signature" for that user; (c) identifying, based on the "taste signature" analysis, the priority order in which media content files are to be provided to the device during a synchronisation; (d) providing one or more media content files to the device during the synchronisation.

Abstract translation: 使用以下步骤实现将数字媒体内容同步到设备：（a）识别链接到给定用户的数字媒体集合; （b）分析数字媒体集合的内容以导出该用户的“口味签名”; （c）基于“味觉签名”分析识别在同步期间将媒体内容文件提供给设备的优先顺序; （d）在同步期间向设备提供一个或多个媒体内容文件。

公开(公告)号：WO2010116187A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050602

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  VIDAL, Jaume ,  BEDWELL, Ed ,  EDWARDS, Duncan ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30292

Abstract: A method for improving the responsiveness of a client application by providing that application with a local database which is a replicated subset of a database held on a remote server.

Abstract translation: 通过向该应用程序提供本地数据库来提高客户端应用程序的响应能力的方法，本地数据库是保存在远程服务器上的数据库的复制子集。

公开(公告)号：WO2010116179A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050594

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: OMNIFONE LTD ,  KNIGHT, Mark ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

Inventor： KNIGHT, Mark ,  SULLIVAN, Mark ,  LAMB, Michael

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30292

Abstract: In contrast to the traditional approach of defining relationships between data collections using complex groups of cross-reference database tables, the present invention makes use of generic sets to represent relationships between complex collections of interrelated data. The complexity of a database schema can be greatly reduced by representing the relationships between data items as these data sets (sets of data items). These sets of data items may be defined in one or more database tables in a database. This approach provides for much simplified database data management and control. It enables the easy pre- or re- calculation of sets and provides for the easy creation of hierarchical meta-data trees, which are ideal for the targeted delivery of data to the user.

Abstract translation: 与使用复杂的交叉引用数据库表定义数据集合之间的关系的传统方法相反，本发明利用通用集来表示相关数据的复杂集合之间的关系。 通过将数据项之间的关系表示为这些数据集（数据集的集合）可以大大减少数据库模式的复杂性。 这些数据项集可以在数据库中的一个或多个数据库表中定义。 这种方法提供了大量简化的数据库数据管理和控制。 它使得能够容易地预先或重新计算集合，并且提供容易地创建分层元数据树，这对于向用户的目标传送数据是理想的。