公开(公告)号：WO2010147806A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/037800

申请日：2010-06-08

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  STRONG, Stephen ,  TUCK, Frederick R. ,  LANDRETH, Daniel Alexander

Inventor： STRONG, Stephen ,  TUCK, Frederick R. ,  LANDRETH, Daniel Alexander

IPC: H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04N21/6193 ,  H04H20/63 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4343 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4381 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for receiving satellite television signals. A centralized system component may be provided in association with the satellite antenna. The centralized system component includes at least one or more tuners and one or more demodulators. The centralized component may provide output through a network adaptor that provides output through a single output, which is a coaxial cable in one embodiment. The centralized component may send output in the form of packetized data directed to one or more set-top boxes by way of a network transaction. The set-top box or boxes may be operable to receive the network transaction and to process the data, as appropriate, for display on a TV/monitor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于接收卫星电视信号的系统和方法。 可以与卫星天线相关联地提供集中式系统组件。 集中式系统组件包括至少一个或多个调谐器和一个或多个解调器。 集中式组件可以通过网络适配器提供输出，网络适配器在一个实施例中通过单个输出提供输出，其是同轴电缆。 集中式组件可以通过网络事务以指向一个或多个机顶盒的打包数据的形式发送输出。 机顶盒或盒可以用于接收网络交易并且适当地处理数据以便在TV /监视器上显示。

公开(公告)号：WO2010078169A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/069293

申请日：2009-12-22

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

Inventor： BEALS, William Michael

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a method for routing a signal to a target device. The method may include a control device that may transmit a signal on a first network. The signal may reach devices other than the target device. The devices that receive the signal may recognize that the signal is intended for another device and may transmit the signal on a second network. The signal may be received by the target device via the second network.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采取将信号路由到目标设备的方法的形式。 该方法可以包括可以在第一网络上发送信号的控制设备。 信号可能会到达目标设备以外的设备。 接收信号的设备可以识别该信号是针对另一设备的，并且可以在第二网络上发送该信号。 信号可以由目标设备经由第二网络接收。

公开(公告)号：WO2010075432A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：PCT/US2009/069273

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  MINNICK, Dan

Inventor： MINNICK, Dan

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/6332 ,  H04N21/654 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for managing the display of a targeted advertisement. In one embodiment an advancing functionality is inhibited or modified in connection with the display of a stored video or other stored content. In inhibiting or modifying an advancing function a user is forced or otherwise encouraged to watch a directed advertisement. The present invention may include status or indicator information which enables the particular functionality in connection with the targeted advertisement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于管理目标广告的显示的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，与存储的视频或其他存储内容的显示相关联地禁止或修改前进功能。 在禁止或修改推进功能时，迫使或鼓励用户观看定向广告。 本发明可以包括能够实现与目标广告相关联的特定功能的状态或指示符信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2010075422A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：PCT/US2009/069256

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  XU, Bin ,  IVANICH, William J.

Inventor： XU, Bin ,  IVANICH, William J.

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/431 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of an apparatus for providing separate user classifications and interfaces to multiple users of a set-top box of the television system. Each user classification may be configurable to provide different interfaces, menus and available features to the users of the set-top box. Further, each user classification may include several sub-classifications to further personalize the set-top box to the various users of the system. Also, each user classification may also monitor the habits and usage of each class and store such information for use by the set-top box to suggest settings of the set-top box that the user may be interested in, such as a favorite channel list.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采取用于向电视系统的机顶盒的多个用户提供单独的用户分类和接口的装置的形式。 每个用户分类可以被配置为向机顶盒的用户提供不同的接口，菜单和可用特征。 此外，每个用户分类可以包括几个子分类，以进一步将机顶盒个性化到系统的各种用户。 此外，每个用户分类还可以监视每个类的习惯和使用，并存储这些信息供机顶盒使用以建议用户可能感兴趣的机顶盒的设置，诸如喜好频道列表 。

公开(公告)号：WO2010039582A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/058236

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： VANDUYN, Luke ,  RUDOLPH, Daniel L. ,  TAXIER, Karen Michelle

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein provide methods and apparatus for providing multiple channel recall on a television receiver. A television receiver stores multiple previously viewed channels for selective recall by a user. A television receiver outputs a selection menu that includes a plurality of previously viewed channels. A user selects one of the channels from the selection menu for viewing, and a tuner of the television receiver is commanded to output the selected channel.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种实施例提供了用于在电视接收机上提供多声道回放的方法和装置。 电视接收机存储多个先前观看的频道以供用户选择性地召回。 电视接收机输出包括多个先前观看频道的选择菜单。 用户从选择菜单中选择一个频道以供观看，并且命令电视接收机的调谐器输出所选频道。

公开(公告)号：WO2009058691A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2008/081177

申请日：2008-10-24

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

Inventor： BEALS, William Michael

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: G06F12/1466 ,  G06F2212/2022

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of protected or safeguard memory, such as a nonvolatile memory device. In operation, the nonvolatile memory device may not perform a command operation, such as a read operation, on locked password-protected sectors of a primary memory array. Once a password is provided to the nonvolatile memory device (for example, from or via an associated electronic device), the nonvolatile memory device may unlock the password-protected sectors.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个实施例可以采取受保护或保护存储器的形式，诸如非易失性存储器件。 在操作中，非易失性存储器件可能不对主存储器阵列的锁定密码保护扇区执行诸如读取操作的命令操作。 一旦将密码提供给非易失性存储设备（例如，从或经由相关联的电子设备），非易失性存储设备可以解密密码保护的扇区。

公开(公告)号：WO2009012193A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：PCT/US2008/069914

申请日：2008-07-14

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  LANGILLE, Gary R.

Inventor： LANGILLE, Gary R.

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L29/06469 ,  H04L41/0896 ,  H04L41/5025 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: Various embodiments of network performance assessment apparatus (200), systems and processes collect performance information pertaining to a current capacity utilization of a network (136), identify an occurrence of a capacity constraint on a portion of the network that is communicating the program to at least one presentation device (120), and modify at least one characteristic of the program and/or the communication thereof over the network so that a total capacity utilization of the network is less than a peak capacity of the network.

Abstract translation: 网络性能评估装置（200），系统和过程的各种实施例收集与网络（136）的当前容量利用有关的性能信息，识别正在将节目传送到的网络的一部分上的容量限制的发生 至少一个呈现设备（120），并且通过网络修改程序和/或其通信的至少一个特性，使得网络的总容量利用率小于网络的峰值容量。

公开(公告)号：WO2018125639A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/067055

申请日：2017-12-18

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： CASAGRANDE, Steven Michael

IPC: H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/4623

Abstract: Systems, devices and automated processes detect piracy of broadcast television signals through selective delay of decrypted code words that are used to render satellite or other received television signals. Smart cards or similar access control hardware are programmed to selectively delay delivery of cryptographic code words based upon the identity of the receiver device. The delayed delivery of the code words produces intentional glitches in the content rendered by the receiver, thereby allowing viewers of the rendered content to ascertain the identity of the device.

公开(公告)号：WO2018045215A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/049700

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： HAMILTON, Darren

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: G05D1/0061 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G07C5/006 ,  G07C5/008 ,  H04B7/18508 ,  H04W84/06

Abstract: Various arrangements relating to on-board autonomous device deactivation systems are presented. A status signal may be output to a transceiver and transmitted via a satellite antenna to a satellite. A timer may be executed that indicates a time duration that has elapsed since receiving a previous permissible operation message via the transceiver and the satellite antenna. The time duration may be compared with a stored deactivation time. Prior to the time duration reaching or exceeding the stored deactivation time, a permissible operation message indicative of the autonomous device being permitted to continue operation may or may not be received. In response to the receipt of such a permissible operation message, the time duration of the timer may be reset such that operation of the autonomous device is uninterrupted. If such a permissible operation message is not received, the autonomous device may be disabled.

Abstract translation: 介绍了有关车载自治装置停用系统的各种配置。 状态信号可以输出到收发器并通过卫星天线发送到卫星。 可以执行指示自从经由收发器和卫星天线接收到先前的允许的操作消息起已经过去的持续时间的定时器。 持续时间可以与存储的去激活时间进行比较。 在持续时间达到或超过所存储的去激活时间之前，可以或不可以接收指示自主设备被允许继续操作的允许操作消息。 响应于接收到这种允许的操作消息，定时器的持续时间可以被重置，使得自主设备的操作不中断。 如果没有收到这样的允许的操作消息，则自主设备可能被禁用。

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。