公开(公告)号：US20020191120A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US10170790

申请日：2002-06-12

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Stephen Beales ,  James Rowe

IPC: H04N005/44 ,  H04N005/50

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/52 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4383

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a broadcast data receiver with at least one tuner and a control system therefore. The tuner is tuned to specific frequencies to obtain transmitted data from which a television channel can be generated. The frequency tuned to is dependent on the channel selected and the invention allows the output signal quality for the channel at each frequency to be optimised by allocating a take over point value at which the transition between radio frequency amplitude gain control and Intermediate frequency amplitude gain control occurs on a channel frequency by channel frequency basis rather than the conventional general take over point value.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及提供具有至少一个调谐器和控制系统的广播数据接收机。 将调谐器调谐到特定频率以获得可​​以从其产生电视频道的传输数据。 调谐到的频率取决于所选择的信道，并且本发明允许通过分配无线电频率幅度增益控制和中频增益控制之间的转变的接收点值来优化每个频率处的信道的输出信号质量 以通道频率为基础，而不是常规的接收点值发生在信道频率上。

公开(公告)号：US20020121928A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-05

申请号：US10072197

申请日：2002-02-07

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Victor Fielding

IPC: H03F003/34

CPC classification number: H03F1/302 ,  H03F2200/63

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements to the operation of a broadcast data receiver (BDR) and, in particular, to the provision of a video data amplifier and driver circuit for the processing of a received video data signal. The circuit includes a means for generating at least one compensatory value and preferably a multiplication factor. The compensatory value is added to the received video data signal as it passes through the circuit to form a combined signal. The combined signal can also be multiplied. The level of the compensatory value can alter with reference to changes in the environment of the operation of the circuit so as to take into account and minimise changes affecting the operation of the circuit and on the video signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及对广播数据接收机（BDR）的操作的改进，特别涉及提供用于处理所接收的视频数据信号的视频数据放大器和驱动电路。 该电路包括用于产生至少一个补偿值并且优选地是乘法因子的装置。 补偿值在通过电路时被加到所接收的视频数据信号上以形成组合信号。 组合信号也可以相乘。 补偿值的电平可以根据电路运行环境的变化而改变，以便考虑并最小化影响电路运行和视频信号的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20020088860A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US10041220

申请日：2002-01-08

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Paul Entwistle

IPC: G06K007/10 ,  G06K009/22

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722

Abstract: A data reader for reading data provided as part of a barcode (2). The barcode (2) includes a plurality of black bars (6) and white spaces (8) in a pre-determined arrangement (4), with characters in the form of numbers (10) represented by the pre-determined arrangement (4) provided adjacent the arrangement. The data reader is provided with image capture and processing means to identify the barcode (2) and/or the numbers (10), capture at least one image of the numbers (10) and process the at least one image to identify the numbers (10) and read data represented by the numbers. The data is then used by the data reader to identify an item or items to which the barcode (2) corresponds or one or more attributes of the item.

Abstract translation: 用于读取作为条形码（2）的一部分提供的数据的数据读取器。 条形码（2）包括预定布置（4）中的多个黑条（6）和白色空格（8），其中由预定布置（4）表示的数字形式的字符（10） 提供邻近的安排。 数据读取器被提供有图像捕获和处理装置，用于识别条形码（2）和/或数字（10），捕获数字（10）的至少一个图像并处理至少一个图像以识别数字（ 10）并读取由数字表示的数据。 然后，数据读取器使用数据来识别条形码（2）对应的项目或项目的一个或多个属性。

公开(公告)号：US20020040370A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-04

申请号：US09966313

申请日：2001-09-28

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Paul Entwistle

IPC: G06F017/30 ,  G06F012/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/93

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for selecting the particular location for the storage of e-mails or other electronic documents in a storage means. Conventionally electronic documents are stored in a manner which allows the same to be identified and retrieved from a multilayered, or hierarchical storage structure. The present invention allows the electronic documents to be stored in a selected location with the selection being made by comparison of predefined attributes of the storage location with attributes of the document. Weighting values can also be allocated to the locations and the attributes and weighting values can be revised following the receipt and storage of a document.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在存储装置中选择用于存储电子邮件或其他电子文档的特定位置的方法和系统。 常规电子文档以允许从多层或分层存储结构中识别和检索相同方式存储。 本发明允许将电子文档存储在所选择的位置，通过将存储位置的预定义属性与文档的属性进行比较来进行选择。 加权值也可以分配到位置，属性和加权值可以在文档的接收和存储之后进行修改。

公开(公告)号：US20020039150A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-04

申请号：US09965190

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Christopher Medcalf

IPC: H04N005/50

CPC classification number: H04N5/44504

Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of an on-screen display and a control system for the same which allows the known problems in display which can occur to be avoided. Upon change of at least part of an OSD, the system continues until a request to redraw the display is received. At this stage, if the Vsync signal of the display screen has occurred since the change the redraw occurs immediately, thereby avoiding unnecessary delay.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种屏幕显示器的生成及其控制系统，其允许可以避免出现已知的显示问题。 在更改OSD的至少一部分时，系统继续，直到接收到重绘显示的请求。 在这个阶段，如果显示画面的Vsync信号发生变化，则立即进行重画，从而避免不必要的延迟。

公开(公告)号：US20020036719A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-28

申请号：US09943463

申请日：2001-08-31

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Mark Moir

IPC: H04N005/445 ,  G06F013/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44582 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: The invention relates to a television system incorporating a display screen (2), broadcast data receiver (3), remote control device (6) and the generation of an EPG on screen which provides information relating to programs and channels which can be viewed. In accordance with the invention the user can select one or a number of said channels and/or programs from said EPG and designate a button or button configuration on the remote control (6) for each selected channel/program or a number of selected channels/programs. The selected channel(s)/program(s) typically relate to pre-defined criteria, such as subject matter categories, user-favorite channels or similar. Once designated the user can then subsequently select a channel/program for display by depression of the appropriate button or button configuration.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种结合了显示屏幕（2），广播数据接收机（3），遥控设备（6）以及在屏幕上生成EPG的电视系统，其提供了与可以观看的节目和频道有关的信息。 根据本发明，用户可以从所述EPG中选择一个或多个所述频道和/或节目，并为每个所选择的频道/节目指定遥控器（6）上的按钮或按钮配置或所选频道/ 程式。 所选择的频道/节目通常涉及预定义的标准，例如主题类别，用户喜爱的频道或类似的。 一旦指定，用户然后可以随后通过按下适当的按钮或按钮配置来选择要显示的频道/节目。

公开(公告)号：US20020029385A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-07

申请号：US09943520

申请日：2001-08-30

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC.

Inventor： Mark Moir

IPC: H04N005/445 ,  G06F003/00 ,  G06F013/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: The invention relates to a television system of the type which includes a display screen, a broadcast data receiver for the reception of video, audio and auxiliary data from a broadcast service provider and the generation of television programmes therefrom for display on the display screen and via speakers. The system allows a user to select a viewing time period in which they wish to watch a programme, typically in its entirety. The system identifies those of the available programmes at the start of the viewing time period which can be watched in their entirety in said period and indicates the same to the user who can then select to watch the same or one of the same. The user can therefore quickly select a television programme for a given period of time thereby greatly reducing the time which may be spent flicking through channels to find a suitable programme.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种类型的电视系统，其包括显示屏，用于从广播服务提供商接收视频，音频和辅助数据的广播数据接收器以及从其产生电视节目，以在显示屏幕上和经由 扬声器 系统允许用户选择他们希望观看节目的观看时间段，通常在整个节目中观看节目。 该系统在观看时间段开始时识别可用节目的那些节目，该节目可以在所述时间段内全部被观看，并且指示与用户可以选择观看相同或相同的观看时间相同。 因此，用户可以在给定的时间段内快速地选择电视节目，从而大大减少可能花费的频道跳过寻找合适节目的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20020013073A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-31

申请号：US09896240

申请日：2001-06-29

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc.

Inventor： Victor Fielding

IPC: H05K001/00

CPC classification number: H01R29/00 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of electrical apparatus which has at least one printed circuit board on which electrical components are set out and a first format of connection type exposed to allow connection of further apparatus. The connections can be attached directly to further apparatus with the same connector format and allow transfer of data between further electrical apparatus or alternatively, at the time of manufacturing an adaptor can be provided which has connectors of the same format as those on the printed circuit board for connection with the said printed circuit board and a series of output connectors of a different format which can be exposed for the selective connection thereto of phono or other format connectors. This therefore allows a common printed circuit board design to be used for electrical apparatus for sale in any market, regardless of the particular type of connectors which are used to connect the printed circuit board to other pieces of apparatus in that market and a decision to be made by the manufacturer at the time of manufacture as to whether or not to connect the adaptor dependent on the ultimate destination of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及提供电气设备，其具有至少一个印刷电路板，电气组件被布置在其上，并且连接类型的第一格式暴露以允许连接另外的设备。 连接可以直接连接到具有相同连接器格式的另外的设备，并且允许在另外的电气设备之间传送数据，或者可以在制造适配器时提供具有与印刷电路板上相同格式的连接器的连接器 用于与所述印刷电路板的连接以及一系列不同格式的输出连接器，该连接器可被暴露以用于与唱机或其他格式连接器的选择性连接。 因此，无论使用什么类型的连接器将印刷电路板连接到该市场中的其他设备，并且决定为 制造商制造时是否根据设备的最终目的地连接适配器。

公开(公告)号：US20010052129A1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-13

申请号：US09805867

申请日：2001-03-14

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology PLC

Inventor： Rahul Mehra

IPC: H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for the generation of television channels and which allows the generation of the same by the processing and selection of designated packets of data from multiple data transport streams, with each transport stream including numerous packets of data. In each transport stream the packet of data is identified by the allocation of a packet identification Code (PID) and each is held in the transport packet which is transmitted as part of each transport stream. In accordance with the invention, and in order to prevent errors and inaccurate packet selection, a Transport Stream Identification Code (TSID) is allocated to each of the transport streams of data received. Typically the TSID is located in the transport packet for each transport stream of data. In the selection of a packet of data, the appropriate TSID is referred to identify the appropriate transport stream and the PID then referred to identify the packet of data from that transport stream.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于生成电视频道的系统和方法，并且其允许通过从多个数据传输流处理和选择指定的数据分组来生成电视频道，每个传输流包括许多数据分组。 在每个传输流中，通过分组标识码（PID）的分配来识别数据分组，并且每个传输流被保存在作为每个传输流的一部分传输的传输分组中。 根据本发明，为了防止错误和不准确的分组选择，传输流识别码（TSID）被分配给接收的每个传输数据流。 通常，TSID位于每个传输数据流的传输数据包中。 在选择数据分组时，参考适当的TSID来识别适当的传输流，然后参考PID来识别来自该传输流的数据分组。

公开(公告)号：US20010051877A1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-13

申请号：US09851881

申请日：2001-05-09

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc.

Inventor： Michael Steval

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G2029/148 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: A method is provided for delivery of ordered goods to a secure location. The secure location at a premises (3) is accessed by securing means (10) which can be opened by the input of a security code. The method includes the generation of a security code at the time of ordering the goods from a retailer (5). The generated security code is communicated to the deliverer of the goods and to the securing means (10) at the secure location and input of the security code by the deliverer into the security means causes the security means to be opened and the ordered goods to be located in the secure location. The order can be placed using a broadcast data receiver (2).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将有序货物运送到安全位置的方法。 住宅（3）的安全位置由固定装置（10）访问，固定装置可由输入的安全码打开。 该方法包括在从零售商（5）订购商品时生成安全代码。 将产生的安全码传达给货物的送货人，并在安全的位置将固定装置（10）传送给安全装置（10），并由提供者将安全码输入安全装置，使得打开安全装置并将订购的货物 位于安全的位置。 可以使用广播数据接收器（2）放置订单。