公开(公告)号：WO2012087568A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011/063571

申请日：2011-12-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  LAMMERS, Alex

Inventor： MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  LAMMERS, Alex

IPC: H03M11/20 ,  G06F3/023

CPC classification number: H03M11/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/04

Abstract: A keyboard is able to illuminate particular keys and to detect keypresses in an efficient manner. The keys of the array are logically arranged into one or more two-dimensional arrays (e.g., row/column arrays) so that the illumination and keypress detection functions share a common set of electrical signal lines in one dimension of the array. By coupling both the lights and the key actuation switches of each key to a common set of signal lines in one dimension, the number of signal lines used in the keyboard can be reduced.

Abstract translation: 键盘能够照亮特定的键并以有效的方式检测按键。 阵列的键被逻辑地布置成一个或多个二维阵列（例如，行/列阵列），使得照明和按键检测功能在阵列的一个维度中共享一组共同的电信号线。 通过将每个键的光和键致动开关耦合到一个维度上的一组公共信号线，可以减少键盘中使用的信号线的数量。

公开(公告)号：WO2012087567A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011/063569

申请日：2011-12-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  REAMS, William

Inventor： REAMS, William

IPC: H04L1/16 ,  H04L1/18

CPC classification number: H04L1/1825 ,  H04L1/14 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L1/1877

Abstract: A method of selectively employing acknowledgment in a communication system is presented herein. In one implementation of the method, at least one indication of a communication quality of a link coupling a first communication node and a second communication node is processed. After processing the indication, a message from the first communication node is transmitted over the link to the second communication node. The message includes an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link is below a predetermined level. Oppositely, the message does not include an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link at least attains the predetermined level.

Abstract translation: 本文给出了在通信系统中选择性地采用确认的方法。 在该方法的一个实施方式中，处理耦合第一通信节点和第二通信节点的链路的通信质量的至少一个指示。 在处理该指示之后，通过链路将来自第一通信节点的消息发送到第二通信节点。 如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量低于预定水平，则该消息包括确认请求。 相反地​​，如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量至少达到预定水平，则该消息不包括确认请求。

公开(公告)号：WO2012087461A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011/061211

申请日：2011-11-17

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  GERHARDS, Keith ,  MINNICK, Dan J. ,  KILARU, Kranti

Inventor： GERHARDS, Keith ,  MINNICK, Dan J. ,  KILARU, Kranti

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/47214 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A method for presenting a matrix code may include receiving, at a content receiver, a signal carrying identifying data relating to a remotely accessible program, generating, at a content receiver, a matrix code from the identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program, transmitting the matrix code as part of a content presentation to a presentation device for display, and receiving the remotely accessible program in response to a user capture of the matrix code. A method for remotely controlling a set top box and a method for setting a recording time on a set top box are also described. A method of preparing a program guide may include gathering program information, generating matrix codes for each program including program data, and associating the matrix codes with respective programs.

Abstract translation: 用于呈现矩阵码的方法可以包括在内容接收器处接收携带与远程可访问节目相关的识别数据的信号，在内容接收器处从与所述可远程访问的节目有关的识别数据中生成矩阵码，发送 所述矩阵代码作为用于显示的呈现设备的内容呈现的一部分，以及响应于所述矩阵代码的用户捕获而接收所述可远程访问的程序。 还描述了用于远程控制机顶盒的方法和用于在机顶盒上设置记录时间的方法。 准备节目指南的方法可以包括收集节目信息，为包括节目数据的每个节目生成矩阵码，以及将矩阵码与各节目相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO2012078298A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：PCT/US2011/060094

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  BEALS, William Michael

Inventor： BEALS, William Michael

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/1095 ,  G06K19/06112

Abstract: One embodiment described herein may take the form of a system or method for generating and/or receiving a plurality of sequenced matrix codes, such as QR codes, containing information such that the matrix codes may be decoded and analyzed in sequence to retrieve the stored information. In one embodiment, sequencing information may be embedded in one or more of the plurality of sequenced matrix codes to aid in receiving and decoding the codes in the proper and intended order. This sequencing information may be retrieved and maintained by a reader device to ensure that each matrix code in the sequence is received. Further, the plurality of sequenced matrix codes may be provided through a series of images, such as a video component of a multimedia presentation that may be received by the reader device.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的一个实施例可以采用用于生成和/或接收包含信息的多个排序矩阵码（例如QR码）的系统或方法的形式，使得可以依次对矩阵码进行解码和分析以检索所存储的信息 。 在一个实施例中，排序信息可以嵌入在多个排序矩阵代码中的一个或多个中，以帮助以正确和预期的顺序接收和解码代码。 该排序信息可由读取器设备检索和维护，以确保序列中的每个矩阵码被接收。 此外，可以通过一系列图像来提供多个排序的矩阵代码，诸如可由读取器设备接收的多媒体呈现的视频分量。

公开(公告)号：WO2012074705A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2011/060098

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  BEALS, William, Michael ,  ZETTEROWER, Charlie, William

Inventor： BEALS, William, Michael ,  ZETTEROWER, Charlie, William

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G09G5/14 ,  G09G2340/045 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4316

Abstract: An electronic device determines to transmit an image including a matrix code to a display, receives input specifying to alter the matrix code, generates an updated image according to the input, and transmits the updated image to the display. The device may alter a size and/or position of the matrix code, a display duration and/or complexity of the matrix code, and so on. The device may generate the matrix code and modify it in response to input, receive different matrix code versions and select a different version in response to input, receive the image including the matrix code and generate a replacement to overlay over the image, and so on. Additionally, independent of input, the device may receive an image, detect an included first matrix code, generate a second matrix code based on the first, and generate an updated image by adding the second matrix code to the image.

Abstract translation: 电子设备确定将包括矩阵码的图像发送到显示器，接收指定改变矩阵码的输入，根据输入生成更新的图像，并将更新的图像发送到显示器。 该装置可以改变矩阵码的大小和/或位置，矩阵码的显示持续时间和/或复杂度等等。 设备可以生成矩阵代码并响应于输入修改它，接收不同的矩阵代码版本并响应于输入选择不同的版本，接收包括矩阵代码的图像并生成替换以叠加在图像上，等等 。 此外，独立于输入，设备可以接收图像，检测所包括的第一矩阵码，基于第一矩阵码生成第二矩阵码，并通过将第二矩阵码加到图像中来产生更新图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2012018629A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2011/045381

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  HOLLEY, Eric

Inventor： HOLLEY, Eric

IPC: H04N5/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/04 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: Described herein are techniques which facilitate the automatic synchronization of audio and video signals between an entertainment device (104) and a presentation device (102). A sensing device (106) detects and records timing information from a video test pattern generated by an entertainment device and output by a presentation device. Using the timing information from the sensing device, the entertainment device synchronizes the audio and video signals it outputs to one or more presentation devices. The presentation device exhibits synchronized audio and video (610) to a user.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了便于娱乐设备（104）和呈现设备（102）之间的音频和视频信号的自动同步的技术。 感测装置（106）从由娱乐装置产生的视频测试图案中检测和记录定时信息并由显示装置输出。 使用来自感测装置的定时信息，娱乐装置将其输出的音频和视频信号同步到一个或多个呈现装置。 呈现装置向用户呈现同步的音频和视频（610）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011133243A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2011/025200

申请日：2011-02-17

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  VANDUYN, Luke ,  MARTCH, Henry

Inventor： VANDUYN, Luke ,  MARTCH, Henry

IPC: G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00

Abstract: A remote control includes a top portion with programming receiver functionality selection members and a bottom portion with a keyboard. The two portions are rotatable between a closed position (where the top portion covers the keyboard) and an open position (where portions of the keyboard project laterally out from under the top portion). When the two portions are in the open position, the selection members and the keyboard share an orientation. The remote control may transmit signals to a programming receiver. The programming receiver may update a display based on signals received from the remote control device. In some implementations, the updated display transmitted by the programming receiver may be based at least in part on a context of a previous display. In various implementations, the remote control may provide indicators to a user. These indicators may be based on signals received from a programming receiver.

Abstract translation: 遥控器包括具有编程接收器功能选择构件的顶部部分和具有键盘的底部部分。 这两个部分可以在关闭位置（顶部覆​​盖键盘）和打开位置（其中键盘的部分从顶部下方侧向突出）的位置之间转动。 当两个部分处于打开位置时，选择构件和键盘共享一个方向。 遥控器可以向编程接收器发送信号。 编程接收器可以基于从遥控设备接收的信号来更新显示器。 在一些实现中，由编程接收器发送的更新的显示可以至少部分地基于先前显示的上下文。 在各种实现中，遥控器可以向用户提供指示。 这些指示器可以基于从编程接收器接收的信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2011066070A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/055252

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  HOLLEY, Eric

Inventor： HOLLEY, Eric

IPC: H04H20/12 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04H60/11

CPC classification number: H04N21/6371 ,  H04H20/12 ,  H04H20/24 ,  H04H60/11 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4425 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/631

Abstract: Content delivery systems and methods are operable to provide recoverable program content to a media device. An exemplary embodiment detects an occurrence of a qualifying event, wherein the qualifying event is associated with an unavailable portion of a program of interest; communicates a request to establish a backchannel between the media device and a program content device in response to detecting the occurrence of the qualifying event; communicates a request for a recoverable portion of the program of interest from the media device to the program content device over the backchannel, wherein the requested recoverable portion of the program of interest corresponds to the unavailable portion of the program of interest; and receives at the media device the recoverable portion of the program of interest from the program content device.

Abstract translation: 内容传送系统和方法可操作以向媒体设备提供可恢复的节目内容。 示例性实施例检测合格事件的发生，其中所述限定事件与感兴趣的程序的不可用部分相关联; 响应于检测到所述合格事件的发生，传送建立媒体设备和节目内容设备之间的反向信道的请求; 将通过所述媒体设备的所述感兴趣节目的可恢复部分的请求传送到所述后向信道上的所述节目内容设备，其中所述感兴趣节目的所请求的可恢复部分对应于所述感兴趣节目的不可用部分; 并且在媒体设备处接收来自节目内容设备的感兴趣节目的可恢复部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2010151696A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2010/039863

申请日：2010-06-24

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  MAYORGA, Miguel, A.

Inventor： MAYORGA, Miguel, A.

IPC: G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G06F13/385 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/4435 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4433 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a smart remote-control device. In one embodiment, a smart remote-control device includes a keypad and a display. The smart-remote-control device is configured to obtain information about other media devices, and to display that information upon the display. The smart remote-control device is further configured to establish master-slave relationships between itself and other media devices, including set-top boxes, presentation devices, and other remote-control devices. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供智能遥控装置。 在一个实施例中，智能遥控装置包括键盘和显示器。 智能远程控制设备被配置为获得关于其他媒体设备的信息，并在显示器上显示该信息。 智能遥控设备还被配置为在其与其他媒体设备（包括机顶盒，呈现设备和其他遥控设备）之间建立主从关系。 提供本摘要以符合要求摘要的规则，并提交其意图是不会用于解释或限制权利要求书的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：WO2010148072A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/038795

申请日：2010-06-16

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C. ,  ANGUIANO, Jason

Inventor： ANGUIANO, Jason

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: Auditing systems and methods detect access authorization of a media device for a service during an audit. An exemplary embodiment receives an audit trigger at a media device communicating the service to a media presentation device, determines whether the media device is authorized to communicate the service to the media presentation device, and communicates a security watermark from the media device to the media presentation device. The security watermark is displayed on a display of the media presentation device and indicates authorization to access the service to an auditor performing the audit.

Abstract translation: 审计系统和方法在审计期间检测服务的媒体设备的访问授权。 示例性实施例在媒体设备处接收审计触发，将该服务传送到媒体呈现设备，确定媒体设备是否被授权向媒体呈现设备传送服务，并将安全水印从媒体设备传送到媒体呈现 设备。 安全水印显示在媒体呈现设备的显示器上，并且指示访问执行审核的审核员的服务的授权。