公开(公告)号：WO2013033409A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/053161

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  HALE, Nathan ,  LANGER, Paul ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  MONIKOWSKI, Tom ,  SCHAFER, Adam

Inventor： HALE, Nathan ,  LANGER, Paul ,  MICKELSEN, Jeremy ,  MONIKOWSKI, Tom ,  SCHAFER, Adam

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02H7/00 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0063 ,  H02J2007/0067 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: A remote control is powered by multiple batteries connected in series. The remote control includes a voltage comparison circuit configured to compare a midpoint voltage from a node connecting two of the batteries to a reference voltage. The remote control is able to determine if there is a non-uniform drain rate in the batteries based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 遥控器由串联连接的多个电池供电。 遥控器包括电压比较电路，其被配置为将来自连接两个电池的节点的中点电压与参考电压进行比较。 遥控器能够基于比较来确定电池中是否存在不均匀的排放速率。

公开(公告)号：WO2013028823A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：PCT/US2012/051987

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  KUMMER, David A. ,  BEALS, William Michael

Inventor： KUMMER, David A. ,  BEALS, William Michael

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B31/006 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/84 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47217

Abstract: Content receivers may simultaneously record multiple instances of content for multiple programming channels based on content provider instructions. Systems and methods utilize the content receivers to perform memory jumping operations within files having the simultaneously recorded multiple instance of content stored therein. The memory jumping operation may jump locations within the file corresponding to a predetermined memory jumping operation timeframe, and in order to account for the variability in the recording bit rate and therefore the playing of the instance of content, the jump locations in the memory jumping operation may be dynamically adjusted based on recording bit rates.

Abstract translation: 内容接收器可以基于内容提供商指令同时记录用于多个节目频道的多个内容实例。 系统和方法利用内容接收器在具有存储在其中的内容的同时记录的多个内容的文件内执行存储器跳转操作。 存储器跳转操作可以跳转与预定的存储器跳跃操作时间帧相对应的文件内的位置，并且为了考虑记录比特率的变化并因此考虑内容实例的播放，存储器跳转操作中的跳转位置 可以基于记录比特率动态地调整。

公开(公告)号：WO2012154370A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2012/033819

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  RUSSELL, Mary, J. ,  BRADBERRY, Thomas, Gregory

Inventor： RUSSELL, Mary, J. ,  BRADBERRY, Thomas, Gregory

IPC: H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/466

CPC classification number: H04N21/4756 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating social networking via a media device are described. Some embodiments provide a social networking facilitator ("SNF") as part of a media device, such as a set-top box that is configured to receive media content events from a broadcast system, such as a satellite broadcast system. As the media device presents a media content event, a user can share, via the SNF, information about the presented media content event with members of his social network. In particular, the SNF prepares a message that includes information about or from the presented media content event, such as a title, a channel, a summary, rating, video clip, or the like. This message can then be edited by the user, such as by adding a comment or rating, before being transmitted by the SNF a social networking system, to be forwarded as a notification to members of the user' s social network.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过媒体设备促进社交网络的技术。 一些实施例提供作为媒体设备的一部分的社交网络协调器（“SNF”），诸如被配置为从诸如卫星广播系统的广播系统接收媒体内容事件的机顶盒。 当媒体设备呈现媒体内容事件时，用户可以经由SNF与其社交网络的成员共享关于所呈现的媒体内容事件的信息。 特别地，SNF准备包括关于或来自所呈现的媒体内容事件的信息的消息，诸如标题，频道，摘要，评级，视频剪辑等。 然后，该消息可以由用户编辑，例如通过在由SNF发送社交网络系统之前添加评论或评级，作为通知转发给用户社交网络的成员。

公开(公告)号：WO2012148678A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2012/033078

申请日：2012-04-11

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  STRONG, Stephen

Inventor： STRONG, Stephen

IPC: H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4307 ,  G01C19/38 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T15/20 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N13/117 ,  H04N13/332 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N19/597 ,  H04N21/21805 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to share a viewing experience of a free viewpoint format media content event. An exemplary embodiment receives the free viewpoint format media content event, receives unique geometric orientation information from each one of a plurality of head mounted displays (HMDs), determines a unique viewpoint location for each one of the plurality of HMDs based upon the geometric orientation information received from each one of the plurality of HMDs, determines a unique viewpoint area for each one of the plurality of HMDs based upon the determined unique viewpoint location, and communicates each one of the unique viewpoint areas to the associated one of the plurality of HMDs.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作以共享自由视点格式媒体内容事件的观看体验。 一个示例性实施例接收空闲视点格式媒体内容事件，从多个头戴式显示器（HMD）中的每一个接收唯一的几何取向信息，基于几何取向信息确定多个HMD中的每一个的唯一视点位置 从所述多个HMD中的每一个接收的所述多个HMD中的每一个，基于所确定的唯一视点位置来确定所述多个HMD中的每一个的唯一视点区域，并且将所述唯一视点区域中的每一个传送到所述多个HMD中的相关联的一个。

公开(公告)号：WO2012141865A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：PCT/US2012/030159

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C ,  NAPIGKIT, Darius

Inventor： NAPIGKIT, Darius

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04L65/4023 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing travel information associated with a presently viewed media content event. An exemplary method receives a selection for a media content event, receives a media content stream corresponding to the selected media content event, communicates the selected media content event to a media presentation device, communicates to the media presentation device a travel indicator during communication of the media content event, receives a user selection associated with the travel indicator, and presents travel information to the user based on the received user selection. The travel information is based on an analysis of content of the EPG information. The media content event is paused after receiving the user selection of the travel indicator. The travel information associated with the media content event is saved after receiving the user selection of the travel indicator.

Abstract translation: 用于提供与当前观看的媒体内容事件相关联的旅行信息的系统和方法。 一种示例性方法接收媒体内容事件的选择，接收与所选择的媒体内容事件相对应的媒体内容流，将所选择的媒体内容事件传送到媒体呈现设备，在媒体呈现设备的通信期间与媒体呈现设备通信旅行指示符 媒体内容事件，接收与旅行指示符相关联的用户选择，并且基于所接收的用户选择向用户呈现旅行信息。 旅行信息是基于对EPG信息内容的分析。 在接收到旅行指示器的用户选择之后，媒体内容事件被暂停。 在接收到旅行指示器的用户选择之后，保存与媒体内容事件相关联的旅行信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2012118753A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/026780

申请日：2012-02-27

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  CHEN, Mi ,  TEMPLEMEN, Mark ,  BYERLEY, Seth ,  PIRO, Anthony, Raymond

Inventor： CHEN, Mi ,  TEMPLEMEN, Mark ,  BYERLEY, Seth ,  PIRO, Anthony, Raymond

IPC: H04N5/761

CPC classification number: H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: In embodiments disclosed herein, television recording schedules are automatically adjusted in a digital video recording system. In at least one embodiment, the digital video recording system receives a first request to record a first program at the digital video recording system and a second recording request to record a second program at the digital video recording system. The system determines that there are insufficient resources to fulfill both the first and second recording requests. The system may set an open recording request for at least one of the first and second programs, which seeks additional scheduling data corresponding to at least one of the programs. Subsequent additional data may be received to fulfill the open recording request. In some embodiments, recording requests may be automatically rescheduled to more optimal recording times.

Abstract translation: 在本文公开的实施例中，在数字视频记录系统中自动调整电视录像时间表。 在至少一个实施例中，数字视频记录系统接收在数字视频记录系统处记录第一节目的第一请求和在数字视频记录系统上记录第二节目的第二记录请求。 系统确定没有足够的资源来满足第一和第二记录请求。 系统可以为第一和第二程序中的至少一个设置开放记录请求，该请求寻求与至少一个程序相对应的附加调度数据。 可以接收随后的附加数据以满足开放记录请求。 在一些实施例中，记录请求可以被自动重新安排到更优​​化的记录时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2012118716A2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/026624

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  MARTCH, Henry Gregg ,  SCHAEFER, Germar ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen

Inventor： MARTCH, Henry Gregg ,  SCHAEFER, Germar ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04B17/0057 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: One embodiment described herein may take the form of a system or method for generating one or more matrix codes that may then be obtained by a reader device, the one or more matrix codes including information that may be utilized to aid in the installation and configuration of one or more components of a distribution system. In one embodiment, the one or more matrix codes may be utilized by the system to configure one or more aspects and features of a component of the system, such as a receiver or display device. In another embodiment, the one or matrix codes may provide system information to a provider or an installer to verify proper installation of one or more components. The information encoded in the matrix codes may include any type of information about one or more components of the distribution system to aid the system or an installer in configuring or installing components of the system.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的一个实施例可以采取用于生成一个或多个矩阵代码的系统或方法的形式，所述矩阵代码然后可以由读取器设备获得，所述一个或多个矩阵代码包括可用于辅助安装和配置的信息 分配系统的一个或多个组件。 在一个实施例中，系统可以利用一个或多个矩阵码来配置系统的组件（诸如接收机或显示设备）的一个或多个方面和特征。 在另一个实施例中，一个或矩阵代码可以向提供商或安装者提供系统信息以验证一个或多个组件的正确安装。 在矩阵代码中编码的信息可以包括关于分发系统的一个或多个组件的任何类型的信息，以帮助系统或安装者配置或安装系统的组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2012115873A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2012/025634

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  SCHAEFER, Germar ,  KENNEDY, John T.

Inventor： SCHAEFER, Germar ,  KENNEDY, John T.

IPC: G07F17/16 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q20/3276 ,  G07F17/16 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4784 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Disclosure is directed to receiving billing information at a television receiver and communicating that billing information to a user's mobile device. The television receiver may create a two-dimensional barcode with billing information and output the two-dimensional barcode for display on a display device. Once displayed on the display device, the two- dimensional barcode may be scanned into a mobile device where the billing information may be used to allow a user to view billing information and/or submit payment information through the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 披露旨在在电视接收机处接收计费信息，并将该计费信息传送给用户的移动设备。 电视接收机可以创建具有计费信息的二维条形码，并输出用于在显示装置上显示的二维条形码。 一旦在显示设备上显示，二维条形码可以被扫描到移动设备中，其中可以使用计费信息来允许用户通过移动设备查看计费信息和/或提交支付信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2012115859A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2012/025502

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  SCHAEFER, Germar

Inventor： SCHAEFER, Germar

IPC: H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4355 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: A method of presenting a matrix code for providing accessibility content includes receiving, at a content receiver, a signal carrying accessibility content, generating, at the content receiver, a matrix code from the accessibility content, and transmitting the matrix code as part of a content presentation to a presentation device for display, wherein the content presentation includes at least one of audio and visual content and the accessibility content includes an alternative form of at least one of the audio and the visual content for allowing a user to more fully comprehend the content presentation. Systems for implementing the method are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供用于提供可访问性内容的矩阵代码的方法包括在内容接收器处接收携带可访问性内容的信号，在内容接收器处从可访问性内容生成矩阵代码，以及作为内容的一部分发送矩阵代码 呈现到呈现设备用于显示，其中内容呈现包括音频和视觉内容中的至少一个，并且可访问性内容包括音频和可视内容中的至少一个的替代形式，用于允许用户更充分地理解内容 介绍。 还提供了实现该方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2012096793A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2011/068176

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen ,  ATKINSON, David S.

Inventor： GRATTON, Max Stephen ,  ATKINSON, David S.

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06K7/1417 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A method for processing a matrix barcode displayed in three dimensions to extract data represented thereby involves capturing the component images of the three dimensional representation. The method includes receiving a first component image of the matrix barcode and receiving a second component image of the matrix barcode as the two images are displayed on a display device. After the two images have been received, the first component image and the second component image of the matrix barcode are captured on an image capture device. Then depth information between elements of the matrix barcode presented in the first and second component images is determined and additional data represented in such depth information is extracted.

Abstract translation: 用于处理以三维显示以提取其表示的数据的矩阵条形码的方法涉及捕获三维表示的分量图像。 该方法包括当显示设备上显示两个图像时，接收矩阵条形码的第一分量图像并接收矩阵条形码的第二分量图像。 在接收到两个图像之后，矩阵条形码的第一分量图像和第二分量图像被捕获在图像捕获装置上。 然后确定呈现在第一和第二分量图像中的矩阵条形码的元素之间的深度信息，并且提取在这样的深度信息中表示的附加数据。