公开(公告)号：WO2014077966A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/063092

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： BURNS, Christopher ,  SCHAFER, Adam

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N2005/4407

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamic volume punch through in a home entertainment system that includes a client device that receives programming signals coupled to an audio/video amplifier, and a television coupled to the audio/video amplifier. A remote control that communicates over a radio frequency interface with the client device "punches through" volume adjustment commands from a user to either the audio/video amplifier or to the television depending on the power state of the audio/video amplifier. The remote control receives the information indicating this power state from the client device that detects the power state of the audio/video amplifier through a bidirectional bus in a cable interface, for example, HDMI-CEC bus. The volume is "punched through" to the audio/video amplifier or to the television over a second communication link, for example an infrared optical interface.

Abstract translation: 用于家庭娱乐系统中的动态音量穿透的方法和装置，其包括接收耦合到音频/视频放大器的编程信号的客户端设备和耦合到音频/视频放大器的电视机。 通过射频接口与客户端设备进行通信的遥控器根据音频/视频放大器的功率状态“通过”音量调节命令从用户到音频/视频放大器或电视机。 遥控器通过电缆接口（例如HDMI-CEC总线）中的双向总线从客户端装置接收到检测音频/视频放大器的电源状态的信息。 通过第二通信链路（例如红外光接口）将音量“穿通”到音频/视频放大器或电视机。

公开(公告)号：WO2017192292A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：PCT/US2017/029257

申请日：2017-04-25

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.

Inventor： BURNS, Christopher ,  BYLUND, Brad ,  JARAMILLO, Harold ,  LANGER, Paul ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy

IPC: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, apparatus, and methods are described for A user input device, such as a remote control device. In one implementation, the remote control device includes at least one pair of electrical contacts, at least one button configured to electrically connect the at least one pair of electrical contacts, and a degradation measurement module in electrical communication with at least one of the electrical contacts. The degradation measurement module is configured to determine a degradation level of the at least one button based on at least one electrical property of a circuit associated with the at least one button when the at least button electrically connects the at least one pair of electrical contacts.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于诸如远程控制设备的用户输入设备的系统，设备和方法的各种实施例。 在一个实施方式中，远程控制装置包括至少一对电触头，构造成电连接至少一对电触头的至少一个按钮，以及与至少一个电触头电连通的劣化测量模块 。 退化测量模块被配置为当至少按钮电连接至少一对电触点时，基于与至少一个按钮相关联的电路的至少一个电特性来确定至少一个按钮的退化水平。

公开(公告)号：WO2017218320A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2017/036683

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  BURNS, Christopher

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04R29/004 ,  G06F3/167 ,  H04N2005/4432 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R3/06 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: Various arrangements for providing audio calibration are presented. A remote control may determine that it is in position for an audio-based command to be received by the remote control from a user. Via a condenser microphone incorporated as part of the remote control, a calibration sound may be output. The condenser microphone may receive the output the calibration sound in the form of a reflected sound that is an acoustic reflection of the calibration sound. The remote control may analyze an amount of time that has elapsed between outputting the calibration sound and receiving the reflected sound to determine a distance between the condenser microphone and the user. One or more audio input settings may be configured that are used for modifying audio received by the condenser microphone based on the determined distance.

Abstract translation: 介绍了用于提供音频校准的各种布置。 遥控器可以确定其处于适合遥控器从用户接收基于音频的命令的位置。 通过作为遥控器一部分的电容式麦克风，可以输出校准声音。 电容式麦克风可以以反射声音的形式接收校准声音的输出，该反射声音是校准声音的声学反射。 遥控器可以分析在输出校准声音和接收反射声音之间已经过去的时间量，以确定电容式麦克风和用户之间的距离。 一个或多个音频输入设置可以被配置成用于基于所确定的距离来修改由电容式麦克风接收的音频。

公开(公告)号：EP3029555A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-08

申请号：EP15181484.5

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  BURNS, Christopher

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: A method, computer program and system are provided for processing input from a capacitive input pad. The method may identify shadow regions (68) on a multi-element capacitive input device (66) such as a smart phone (64), and in particular using analysis of shadow regions (68), where the user may not be in direct contact with the device, to identify more accurately the area on the device the user is selecting, the hand, left or right, used to do the selecting and to identify the user using the device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从一个电容性输入焊盘处理输入的方法，计算机程序和系统。 该方法可以多元件电容性输入装置上识别阴影区（68）（66）：如，尤其是使用阴影区域的分析（68）的智能电话（64），其中，用户可以不直接接触的 与设备，以确定更精确地设定在用户选择装置，手，左或右，用来做选择和使用设备识别用户的区域。

公开(公告)号：EP2920977A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-23

申请号：EP13855774.9

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： BURNS, Christopher ,  SCHAFER, Adam

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N2005/4407

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamic volume punch through in a home entertainment system that includes a client device that receives programming signals coupled to an audio/video amplifier, and a television coupled to the audio/video amplifier. A remote control that communicates over a radio frequency interface with the client device "punches through" volume adjustment commands from a user to either the audio/video amplifier or to the television depending on the power state of the audio/video amplifier. The remote control receives the information indicating this power state from the client device that detects the power state of the audio/video amplifier through a bidirectional bus in a cable interface, for example, HDMI-CEC bus. The volume is "punched through" to the audio/video amplifier or to the television over a second communication link, for example an infrared optical interface.

公开(公告)号：EP3021503B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-05

申请号：EP15194092.1

申请日：2015-11-11

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： BURNS, Christopher ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy

IPC: H04B17/20 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04B17/0087 ,  H04B17/20 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for diagnosing a wireless module of a device. An exemplary method involves operating a second wireless module of the device to transmit data on a second wireless channel that overlaps, at least in part, a first wireless channel. A measured response associated with the first wireless channel concurrent to the data transmitted on the second wireless channel is obtained from the first wireless module and a remedial action is initiated with respect to the first wireless module based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于诊断设备的无线模块的方法，设备和系统。 示例性方法涉及操作设备的第二无线模块以在至少部分与第一无线信道重叠的第二无线信道上传输数据。 至少部分地基于所测量的响应，从第一无线模块获得与第一无线信道同时发生的与第一无线信道同时发生的测量响应并且相对于第一无线模块发起补救行动。

公开(公告)号：EP3021503A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-18

申请号：EP15194092.1

申请日：2015-11-11

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： BURNS, Christopher ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy

IPC: H04B17/20 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04B17/0087 ,  H04B17/20 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for diagnosing a wireless module of a device. An exemplary method involves operating a second wireless module of the device to transmit data on a second wireless channel that overlaps, at least in part, a first wireless channel. A measured response associated with the first wireless channel concurrent to the data transmitted on the second wireless channel is obtained from the first wireless module and a remedial action is initiated with respect to the first wireless module based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于诊断设备的无线模块的方法，设备和系统。 一种示例性方法涉及操作设备的第二无线模块以在至少部分地与第一无线信道重叠的第二无线信道上传输数据。 从第一无线模块获得与第一无线信道并发的与第一无线信道相关联的测量响应，并且至少部分地基于所测量的响应，针对第一无线模块启动补救动作。