公开(公告)号：US20020124248A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-05

申请号：US10039090

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Jesus Matey

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04H009/00 ,  G06F003/00 ,  H04N005/445 ,  G06F013/00 ,  H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: Information on Demand A broadcast data receiver for the reception of data broadcast from a remote location, processing of the data and generation of video and/or audio therefrom in the form of a television program for viewing. The receiver includes a table, such as an Event Information Table (EIT) which includes one or more strings of data. A user can request to be informed of an occurrence or occurrences of data from one or more of the strings being identified in a user-selected program. The receiver informs the user of an occurrence and/or every occurrence of said data identified in said selected program at the time of said program being broadcast. Alternatively, or in addition to, the user can select to be updated with information relating to the occurrences of data at their convenience by selecting a pre-designated button on the remote control unit.

Abstract translation: 按需信息用于接收从远程位置广播的数据的广播数据接收机，以电视节目形式观看的数据处理和视频和/或音频的生成。 接收机包括诸如包括一个或多个数据串的事件信息表（EIT）的表。 用户可以请求从用户选择的程序中识别的一个或多个字符串中的数据的发生或出现。 在所述节目播放时，接收机通知用户在所选择的节目中标识的所述数据的发生和/或每次出现。 或者，或除此之外，用户可以通过选择遥控单元上的预先指定的按钮来选择在其方便时通过与数据出现有关的信息进行更新。

公开(公告)号：US20020120942A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US10073636

申请日：2002-02-11

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Ben Avison

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  G06F003/00 ,  H04N005/445 ,  G06F013/00 ,  H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/23406 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/2389 ,  H04N21/2401 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/47202

Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of video displays on a display screen from video data which is received as an encoded MPEG stream of data and then decoded and processed to be displayed. In the invention the video display can be generated in a conventional format or at least one use selectable alternative format, known as trick mode stream, such as a fast forward or fast cue display. The method of the invention allows the amount of data to be placed into the buffer memory prior to decoding and display of the data in the alternate format, to be calculated without reference to the MPEG stream information which is unavailable in the trick mode stream of data. The method therefore minimizes delay in the commencement and end of the display of the trick mode stream display format when selected by the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及从作为编码的MPEG数据流接收的视频数据在显示屏幕上生成视频显示器，然后解码和处理以显示。 在本发明中，视频显示可以以常规格式或至少一种使用可选替代格式生成，称为特技模式流，例如快进或快速提示显示。 本发明的方法允许在解码和显示替代格式的数据之前将数据量放入缓冲存储器中，而不参考在特技模式数据流中不可用的MPEG流信息 。 因此，当由用户选择时，该方法使特技模式流显示格式的显示的开始和结束的延迟最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20020104100A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：US10062335

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC

Inventor： Mark Moir

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04H60/74 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver (BDR) for receiving video, audio and/or auxiliary data from a broadcaster is provided. The video audio and/or auxiliary data relates to programme information. The BDR allows a user to select a particular point in a programme, data relating to the selected point being stored in memory means in or connected to the receiver. When the programme is repeated, the BDR recognises the selected point in the programme and informs the user that the selected point has been reached or is due to be reached in a pre-determined period of time.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从广播者接收视频，音频和/或辅助数据的广播数据接收器（BDR）。 视频音频和/或辅助数据涉及节目信息。 BDR允许用户选择节目中的特定点，与所选择的点相关的数据被存储在存储器装置中或连接到接收器。 当程序重复时，BDR识别程序中的所选点，并通知用户所选点已经达到或者将在预定的时间段内到达。

公开(公告)号：US20020067438A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-06

申请号：US09997170

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Mark R. Baldock

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04B001/18 ,  H04N005/50

CPC classification number: H04N21/4532 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/44222

Abstract: The invention which is the subject of the application relates to a television system apparatus and method wherein the broadcast data receiver includes at least two tuners. Each tuner is controllable to tune to a frequency of a known RF carrier for data relating to one or a plurality of selectable television channels. In order to avoid or reduce the delay which can appear on screen when the user selects to change channels a method and apparatus is provided whereby, based upon previous user channel selection patterns, the apparatus predicts the channel which is next to be selected and if one of the tuners is free, that tuner is controlled to tune to the RF carrier frequency for the predicted channel such that the data for that channel is available, should the channel subsequently be selected by the user.

Abstract translation: 作为本申请的主题的本发明涉及一种电视系统装置和方法，其中广播数据接收机包括至少两个调谐器。 每个调谐器可控制以调谐到与一个或多个可选电视频道相关的数据的已知RF载波的频率。 为了避免或减少当用户选择改变频道时可能出现在屏幕上的延迟，提供了一种方法和装置，由此，基于先前的用户信道选择模式，该装置预测下一个被选择的频道，如果一个 如果频道随后被用户选择，调谐器被控制以调谐到预测频道的RF载波频率，使得该频道的数据可用。

公开(公告)号：US20020060751A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-23

申请号：US09988991

申请日：2001-11-21

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： James Rowe ,  Peter Garrett

IPC: H04N005/52 ,  H04N005/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4446 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44209

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optimizing signal reception for a broadcast data receiver. Broadcast Data Receivers are used to receive digital data transmitted from a remote location, process the same and then generate video, audio and auxiliary services. However the Broadcast data receiver is typically located in a household and can be susceptible to general and/or local conditions which affect the reception of the data signals at different frequencies. The present invention provides a method for optimizing the signal reception at the broadcast data receiver location by allowing the analysis of amplitude gain control levels of the broadcast data receiver and then selecting the amplitude gain control levels and/or other levels which optimize the quality of the received signal at each frequency.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于优化广播数据接收机的信号接收的方法。 广播数据接收器用于接收从远程位置发送的数字数据，处理相同的数据，然后生成视频，音频和辅助服务。 然而，广播数据接收机通常位于家庭中，并且可能受影响不同频率的数据信号的接收的一般和/或局部条件的影响。 本发明提供了一种通过允许分析广播数据接收机的幅度增益控制电平然后选择幅度增益控制电平和/或其他优化质量的电平来优化广播数据接收器位置处的信号接收的方法 在每个频率接收信号。

公开(公告)号：US20020057380A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US09886441

申请日：2001-06-21

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc

Inventor： Jesus Matey

IPC: H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04H60/72 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/42661 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4888 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver includes at least two tuners, each tuner controllable to receive a user selectable data transmission, such as a video and/or audio channel, independently of the other. The user can select to combine the data transmission from the first tuner with the data transmission from the at least second tuner to provide a customized merged data ouput.

Abstract translation: 广播数据接收机包括至少两个调谐器，每个调谐器可控制以独立于另一调谐器接收用户可选择的数据传输，诸如视频和/或音频通道。 用户可以选择将来自第一调谐器的数据传输与来自至少第二调谐器的数据传输组合以提供定制的合并数据输出。

公开(公告)号：US20020032021A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-14

申请号：US09932337

申请日：2001-08-15

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC

Inventor： William Hoath

IPC: H04M003/42

CPC classification number: H04M1/737 ,  H04L51/00 ,  H04M1/2155 ,  H04M1/7253

Abstract: The invention relates to a system which allows the transfer of data between first and second remote locations. In one embodiment the transfer is between apparatus in the form of telephone apparatus at each location. In a second embodiment the transfer of data is performed via apparatus in the form of two broadcast data receivers allocating the data as part of an e-mail transmission, but in both cases the data is transferred between a device and apparatus at the first location and subsequently from the apparatus to apparatus at the second location via a telecommunications link, where the data is typically transferred from the apparatus at the second location to a further device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及允许在第一和第二远程位置之间传送数据的系统。 在一个实施例中，在每个位置处以电话设备的形式在设备之间传送。 在第二实施例中，数据的传送是通过两个广播数据接收器的形式进行的，该两个广播数据接收器分配数据作为电子邮件传输的一部分，但是在这两种情况下，数据在第一位置的设备和设备之间传送， 随后经由电信链路从设备到第二位置处的设备，其中数据通常从第二位置处的设备传送到另一个设备。

公开(公告)号：US20020018050A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：US09893275

申请日：2001-06-27

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc

Inventor： William Turner

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/59 ,  G09G3/04 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04N5/57

Abstract: A front panel display (6) for an electronic device. The front panel display (6) indicates the operational status of the device, such as a broadcast data receiver, to a user. The illumination and/or brightness of the display (6) is/are user adjustable and/or adjustable depending on the status of the device and/or ambient lighting in the locality of the device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子设备的前面板显示器（6）。 前面板显示器（6）向用户指示诸如广播数据接收器的设备的操作状态。 显示器（6）的照明度和/或亮度根据设备的位置状态和/或环境照明在用户可调节和/或可调节。

公开(公告)号：US20020016802A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-07

申请号：US09920242

申请日：2001-08-01

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc.

Inventor： Andrew Hodgkinson

IPC: G06F017/24 ,  G06F017/21 ,  G06F017/00 ,  G06F015/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30899 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of user selected pages from an internet site and the delay in the reformatting of the same following a user selection of a new data event i.e. the selection of a new page which is to be displayed. In accordance with the invention, upon a user selection, reformatting of the page is delayed either for a predesignated time interval from the previous page reformatting or until all or a predefined amount of the data for the new page has been received. This allows the processor to be controlled hence preventing delays and/or errors in navigational functions and also can reduce the generation of nullflickernull on the on-screen display.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及从互联网站点生成用户选择的页面，以及在用户选择新的数据事件（即要显示的新页面的选择）之后对其进行重新格式化的延迟。 根据本发明，在用户选择时，对于从前一页重新格式化的预先指定的时间间隔或直到已经接收到用于新页面的全部或预定量的数据，页面的重新格式被延迟。 这允许处理器被控制，从而防止导航功能中的延迟和/或错误，并且还可以减少在屏幕显示上产生“闪烁”。

公开(公告)号：US20010009000A1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-19

申请号：US09758860

申请日：2001-01-11

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY Plc

Inventor： William Hoath

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06F21/34 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/0609 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07F7/02 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a device which allows access to a particular site on, for example, the internet. The identity of the particular site to be accessed is determined with reference to an information carrier such as a card which is issued by an organization. The card carries information which includes the site address or other site identification means and the information is obtained by the device which then initiates and controls the access to the particular site. This ensures that an organization's customer can make quick and easy access to the organizations web site.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及提供允许访问例如因特网上的特定站点的设备。 要访问的特定站点的身份参考诸如由组织发行的卡的信息载体来确定。 该卡携带包括站点地址或其他站点识别装置的信息，并且该信息由设备获得，然后该设备启动并控制对特定站点的访问。 这可以确保组织的客户能够快速轻松地访问组织网站。