公开(公告)号：WO2008005699A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/071842

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying media retention rules are disclosed. One embodiment of a method for applying media retention rules comprises recording instances of media content to a first storage medium associated with a digital media recorder, detecting that a second storage medium is available for storing and maintaining additional instances of media content associated with the digital media recorder and, at a time after detecting that the second storage medium is available for storing and maintaining additional instances of media content, determining at least one of the instances of media content stored to the first storage medium or second storage medium can be deleted based on a retention policy that applies selected media retention rules associated with the instances of media content based on the storage medium to which the media content is stored.

公开(公告)号：WO2008005698A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/071841

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/11

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing media data are disclosed. A system includes a digital media device comprising memory, processing logic, and a communications interface configured to transport data between an external storage device and the digital media device. The external storage device is configured to store media data recorded by the digital media device and maintain a media catalog associated with the media data stored to the external storage device.

公开(公告)号：WO2007121388A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2007/066681

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/00

CPC classification number: G11B17/22 ,  G11B15/689 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2821 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: A digital media recorder includes a first storage device associated with the digital media recorder and an interface for removably attaching a second storage device to the digital media recorder. Each of the first and second storage devices are configured to store media data representing programming from a media source. The digital media recorder is configured with logic for prioritizing the storage of the media data to one of the first and second storage devices before storing the media data to the other of the first and second storage devices.

Abstract translation: 数字媒体记录器包括与数字媒体记录器相关联的第一存储设备和用于将第二存储设备可移除地附接到数字媒体记录器的接口。 第一和第二存储设备中的每一个被配置为存储表示来自媒体源的节目的媒体数据。 在将媒体数据存储到第一和第二存储设备中的另一个之前，数字媒体记录器被配置有用于将媒体数据的存储优先于第一和第二存储设备之一的逻辑。

公开(公告)号：WO2008005700A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/071843

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： PRUS, Bohdan S. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: A digital media device having selectable media content storage locations, and associated methods, are disclosed. One exemplary method includes displaying a plurality of instances of media content available to be stored to a plurality of storage locations associated with a digital media device in a graphical user interface provided by the digital media device and receiving a user selection of an instance of media content from the plurality of instances of media content displayed in the graphical user interface. The exemplary method further includes displaying, in response to receiving the user selection of the instance of media content from the plurality of instances of media content, a selection of one of the plurality of storage locations to which to store the selected instance of media content. The method further includes receiving a user selection of one the plurality of storage locations to which to store the selected instances of media content.

公开(公告)号：WO2006052711A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2005/039915

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N21/42607 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in which analog television channels can be passed through digital set-top terminals. In some embodiments, among others, a switch and a splitter are included in a digital set-top terminal. The splitter is configured to receive a broadcast signal, and direct the broadcast signal to a first path and a second path. The first path has digital tuning circuitry, which processes the broadcast signal to produce an output signal for display on a television. The switch is located in the second path. The switch receives the broadcast signal from the splitter and the output signal from the digital tuning circuitry. The switch then selects between the broadcast signal and the output signal from the digital tuning circuitry. The selected signal is then output to a television.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以使模拟电视频道通过数字机顶终端的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，在数字机顶终端中包括开关和分路器。 分配器被配置为接收广播信号，并将广播信号引导到第一路径和第二路径。 第一路径具有数字调谐电路，其处理广播信号以产生用于在电视机上显示的输出信号。 交换机位于第二条路径。 开关接收来自分路器的广播信号和来自数字调谐电路的输出信号。 然后，开关在广播信号和来自数字调谐电路的输出信号之间进行选择。 然后将所选择的信号输出到电视机。

公开(公告)号：WO2008002798A2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2007/071547

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  MONTREUIL, Leo ,  WILLIAMS, Wayne B. ,  RUSS, Samuel H. ,  KRIETE, Robert A.

Inventor： MONTREUIL, Leo ,  WILLIAMS, Wayne B. ,  RUSS, Samuel H. ,  KRIETE, Robert A.

CPC classification number: H04N17/004 ,  H04N17/045

Abstract: Included are systems and methods for performing a functionality test to an STT. At least one embodiment of a method includes storing at least one test pattern in a storage device, decoding the at least one stored test pattern, and sending the test pattern from a output port to an input port, the input port being coupled to at least one tuning device. Other embodiments include tuning, via the at least one tuning device, the STT according to the test pattern and converting the decoded test pattern to at least one output signal.

Abstract translation:

包括用于对STT执行功能测试的系统和方法。 方法的至少一个实施例包括：将至少一个测试模式存储在存储设备中;对至少一个存储的测试模式进行解码;以及将测试模式从输出端口发送到输入端口，输入端口至少耦合到 一个调谐装置。 其他实施例包括经由至少一个调谐设备根据测试模式来调谐STT并将解码后的测试模式转换为至少一个输出信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2007027848A2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/033967

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  WALL, William E. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： WALL, William E. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N5/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/4623

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing downstream signals to a plurality of receiver networks. A receiver network (i.e., a networked multimedia system) includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM), a primary set-top terminal (STT), and at least one point of deployment module. The point of deployment module communicates with the primary STT via the SIM over coaxial cable. Accordingly, the point of deployment module and connected television utilize some or all of the features including hardware and software that are included in the primary STT via the networked multimedia system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向多个接收机网络提供下行信号的系统和方法。 接收机网络（即，网络多媒体系统）包括分离器/隔离模块（SIM），主机顶终端（STT）和至少一个部署模块点。 部署模块通过SIM通过同轴电缆与主STT进行通信。 因此，部署模块和连接的电视点通过网络多媒体系统利用包括在主STT中的硬件和软件的一些或所有功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2006107620A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/010815

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/10

CPC classification number: G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042

Abstract: Prerecorded DVD menu alteration and ad insertion. Additional material, such as commercials, previews, and computer files can be inserted into a presentation that has been saved on a storage device. The presentation can originate from a store bought DVD. The additional information (640) can be inserted at any point during the presentation of a professionally made DVD and can be used to alter and add new information to the menu. The additional material inserted into the presentations can be tailored to fit each individual user.

Abstract translation: 预录DVD菜单更改和广告插入。 附加材料，如广告，预览和计算机文件可以插入存储在存储设备上的演示文稿。 演示文稿可以来自购买DVD的商店。 附加信息（640）可以在专业制作的DVD的呈现期间的任何点被插入，并且可以用于改变和添加新的信息到菜单。 可以调整插入到演示文稿中的附加材料，以适应每个用户。

公开(公告)号：WO2006093741A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/006201

申请日：2006-02-23

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  OSTROWSKA, Barbara ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： OSTROWSKA, Barbara ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44231

Abstract: Interactive network guide with parental monitoring in a networked multi-room system. The networked multi-room system is made up of one primary device and one or more remote devices where the primary device includes an indication of status of at least one of the remote devices. For example, a user of the primary device can choose to receive a display of status change each time one of the remote devices toggles between on, off, changes to a different channel, or presents a recorded program from the primary device. The user also has the option of creating a PIP view on a display device coupled to the primary device showing the current tuned signal being displayed by one of the remote devices.

Abstract translation: 在网络化多房间系统中进行家长监控的互动网络指南。 联网的多房间系统由一个主设备和一个或多个远程设备组成，其中主设备包括至少一个远程设备的状态的指示。 例如，主设备的用户可以选择每当一个远程设备在开启，关闭，改变到不同的频道之间切换时，接收状态改变的显示，或者从主设备呈现记录的节目。 用户还可以选择在耦合到主设备的显示设备上创建PIP视图，显示当前调谐信号由远程设备之一显示。

公开(公告)号：WO2008067343A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2007/085694

申请日：2007-11-28

Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC. ,  RUSS, Samuel H.

Inventor： RUSS, Samuel H.

IPC: H04H60/31

Abstract: Viewer data collection in a multi-room system. A TV viewing log is created for each user or each device in a multi-room system. The log can be used to limit or monitor the amount of television watched in the household. The log allows more accurate viewer data to be collected, compressed, and then sent to the headend at off-peak hours.