公开(公告)号：US20190075354A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16182615

申请日：2018-11-07

Applicant: Dish Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Alisson Friedrich ,  Kevin Swain

IPC: H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/4728 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4728

Abstract: Particular portions or events of recorded television programming identified as having especially significant or interesting detail may be played-back at normal speed without user input; whereas other portions or events of the recorded television programming may be played-back at greater than normal speed.

公开(公告)号：US10198567B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US14032115

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Rajiv Singh Cullen Pal

IPC: G06F21/35

Abstract: A functionality of an accessible device such as a set-top box, computer, mobile device, media device, is unlocked or otherwise made available to a user by a security system dependent on an external paired device, such as a mobile device, a key fob or radio frequency identification (RFID) device paired to the accessible device being in a particular wireless communication range of the accessible device. When an authorized user carries the external paired device, this provides the authorized user of the accessible device the ability to conveniently restrict the use of the accessible device and access to various functionalities of the accessible device, such as access to particular television programming or streaming media at times when the authorized user is not in close proximity or in the same general area of the accessible device.

公开(公告)号：US20190014439A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16118201

申请日：2018-08-30

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： MICHAEL SMITH ,  MANASE XIONG

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A method of three-dimensional geofencing includes defining a virtual boundary in a three-dimensional geographical space, the virtual boundary including lateral position parameters and an altitude parameter. A boundary-related event and an action to be triggered based on the position of a trackable object is defined with respect to the virtual boundary. The position of the trackable object is estimated based on lateral position values and an altitude value associated with the trackable object. The action is performed if it is determined that the position of the trackable object triggers the boundary-related event.

公开(公告)号：US20190014313A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16130831

申请日：2018-09-13

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Allan Richard Bly, JR.

IPC: H04N17/04

CPC classification number: H04N17/04

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring and mitigating infrared (IR) interference from a display device are presented. IR emissions from a display device are measured the IR signaling characteristics may be adjusted to mitigate interference from the emissions. Calibration methods may be used determine display emission characteristics by displaying test patterns and video clips. Characteristics of the display patterns and video clips may be correlated to high IR emissions.

公开(公告)号：US10171924B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15616504

申请日：2017-06-07

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Christopher Burns

IPC: H03G3/20 ,  H04R29/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R3/06 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04N5/44

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.

公开(公告)号：US10165321B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15595621

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jason Gaede ,  Germar Schaefer

IPC: H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/63

Abstract: A method for providing a user of a target device with placeshifted content. The method includes detecting, utilizing the target device, a matrix code associated with an audio/visual program. Data encoded in the matrix code includes program identifying information and elapsed time information with respect to the program. The method further includes generating, utilizing the target device, a request for the program based at least in part on the encoded data. The method also includes transmitting, utilizing the target device, the program request across a network.

公开(公告)号：US10164319B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15851441

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Samuel Whitley ,  Silas Cole

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q3/00

Abstract: An approach for determining remote terminal antenna alignment in a satellite communications system is provided. A point in time for an expected conjunction of an a remote terminal antenna, a satellite in communication with the remote terminal and the Sun is determined based on predetermined positional data. An interference level imposed by the Sun on communication signals between the antenna and the satellite is measured at a number of respective points in time. A one of the points in time is determined when the interference is at a peak level. Then information regarding alignment of the antenna with respect to the satellite is determined, wherein the determination of the antenna alignment information is based on a comparison between the one point in time of the peak interference level and the expected point in time of the conjunction of the antenna, the satellite and the Sun.

公开(公告)号：US10139885B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15274057

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Geoffrey Thompson

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R24/30 ,  G06F1/26

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to facilitate wireless device monitoring and control are provided. A first device controller may be adapted to be disposed within a power connector, in series with conductors of the power connector. The power connector may be adapted to provide power from a power source to a device. The first device controller may include two terminals to electrically couple the first device controller with the conductors of the power connector. The first device controller may further include a power component to power the first device controller. The first device controller may be configured to monitor one or more conditions of the device, control one or more functions of the device, and wirelessly communicate with a system controller that is remote from the power connector and the device. The power connector may correspond to a power plug and/or a terminal block.

公开(公告)号：US20180314892A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US16025817

申请日：2018-07-02

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Leslie Ann Harper ,  John Card, II

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/22 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N21/4425

CPC classification number: G06K9/00671 ,  G06K9/228 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06T11/60 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N17/004 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4425

Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward analyzing images of cables and electronic devices to augment those images with information relating to the installation or troubleshooting of such cables and electronic devices. The images are analyzed to determine non-text characteristics of a connector of the cable and non-text characteristics of at least one port on the electronic device. These non-text characteristics can be compared to each other to determine if the connector is compatible with one of the ports on the electronic device. Similarly, these non-text characteristics can be compared with non-text characteristics of known connectors and ports to determine a type of the connector and a type of the ports on the electronic device, which is used to determine their compatibility. The images are then modified or overlaid with information identifying the type of connector or port, their compatibility or lack thereof, or instructions for connecting the compatible connector and port.

公开(公告)号：US20180310100A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15494342

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: DISH Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Srinath Raghavan ,  Saksham Ghimire

IPC: H04R5/04 ,  H04S5/00 ,  H04S7/00 ,  H04R5/02 ,  G10L15/00 ,  H04R3/04

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  G06F17/275 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L25/51 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R2430/01 ,  H04S5/00 ,  H04S7/30

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards analyzing content to adjust audio attributes of an audio component of the content to improve a user's audible perception of the content. The content is analyzed to determine an accent of an individual speaking in the content, an ethnic origin or gender of the individual, a genre of the content, or user preferences of the user, or some combination thereof. One or more of these determined characteristics is utilized to select and adjust at least one audio attribute of the audio component of the content, e.g., the volume, base, or treble. The audio component of the content is then output to at least one audio output device based on the at least one adjusted audio attribute. These audio attribute adjustments can improve a user's perception of the audio component, which can improve the user's understanding of the individual speaking in the content.