公开(公告)号：WO2013090116A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/068218

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： RICHARDSON, Jon

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: Systems and methods provide control of operating states of an electronic device. A first exemplary electronic device detects a consumer electronic control (CEC) communication sent from a second electronic device to a third electronic device, the CEC communication communicated over high-definition multimedia (HDMI) connectors communicatively coupling the first electronic device, the second electronic device and the third electronic device; determines, based on information in the CEC communication, whether the CEC communication is one of a first kind of CEC communication or a second kind of CEC communication; in response to determining that the CEC communication is one of the first kind of CEC communication, transitions the first electronic device to a predefined operating state; and in response to determining that the CEC communication is one of the second kind of CEC communication, maintains the first electronic device in a current operating state.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供对电子设备的操作状态的控制。 第一示例性电子设备检测从第二电子设备发送到第三电子设备的消费电子控制（CEC）通信，所述CEC通信通过通信地耦合第一电子设备，第二电子设备 和第三电子设备; 根据CEC通信中的信息确定CEC通信是CEC通信的第一种还是第二种CEC通信中的一种; 响应于确定CEC通信是第一类CEC通信之一，将第一电子设备转换到预定义的操作状态; 并且响应于确定CEC通信是第二种CEC通信之一，将第一电子设备维持在当前操作状态。

公开(公告)号：WO2013078238A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：PCT/US2012/066124

申请日：2012-11-20

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  LANGER, Paul A. ,  MINNICK, Dan J.

Inventor： LANGER, Paul A. ,  MINNICK, Dan J.

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30855

Abstract: A content player accesses content via a content access list shared by a network of players. The content is stored by one or more of the players. One or more of the players may be thin clients that can access content stored by other players but cannot themselves store content. The content access list lists available stored content. The content player associates a bookmark with the content and includes identification information that identifies the requestor related to generation of the bookmark. When the content player presents the content access list, bookmarks associated with content included in list are also be along with the identification information. In some implementations, the requestor related to generation of the respective bookmark may be the content player that generated the bookmark, the specific user that entered input that prompted generation of the bookmark, and/or a combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 内容播放器经由玩家网络共享的内容访问列表来访问内容。 内容由一个或多个玩家存储。 一个或多个玩家可以是可以访问由其他玩家存储的内容但是不能自己存储内容的瘦客户端。 内容访问列表列出可用的存储内容。 内容播放器将书签与内容相关联，并且包括识别与书签的生成相关的请求者的标识信息。 当内容播放器呈现内容访问列表时，与包括在列表中的内容相关联的书签也与标识信息一起。 在一些实现中，与生成相应书签相关的请求者可以是生成书签的内容播放器，输入促成生成书签的输入的特定用户和/或其组合。

公开(公告)号：WO2013028824A2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：PCT/US2012/051992

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  KUMMER, David, A.

Inventor： KUMMER, David, A.

IPC: H04N21/40

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N9/8211 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: A method for displaying content stored in a block of multiplexed content, the multiplexed content including a plurality of instances of content where each instance of content includes an associated content identifier, the method including receiving, at a content receiver, content identifying information for the content and instructions for displaying the content, determining a selected content identifier based on the content identifying information, selecting the block from one or more blocks based on the selected content identifier, scanning the block for a content identifier and encountering the content identifier, comparing the encountered content identifier to the selected content identifier, and processing an instance of content associated with the encountered content identifier where the encountered content identifier corresponds to the selected content identifier. A system for displaying and a system for storing multiplexed content are also described.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显示存储在复用内容块中的内容的方法，所述多路复用内容包括多个内容实例，其中每个内容实例包括相关联的内容标识符，所述方法包括在内容接收器处接收内容的内容标识信息 以及用于显示内容的指令，基于内容识别信息确定所选择的内容标识符，基于所选择的内容标识符从一个或多个块中选择该块，扫描该块以获取内容标识符并遇到该内容标识符， 内容标识符到所选择的内容标识符，以及处理与所遇到的内容标识符相关联的内容的实例，其中遇到的内容标识符对应于所选择的内容标识符。 还描述了用于显示的系统和用于存储多路复用内容的系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2013028814A2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：PCT/US2012/051964

申请日：2012-08-23

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

Inventor： KENNEDY, John T.

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  G06F17/30994 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222

Abstract: A receiver accumulates characteristic information by tracking content being presented. When the receiver determines to present a menu of recorded content, the receiver analyzes the accumulated information to rank the recorded content based on a frequency of the characteristics and sorts the menu based at least one the analysis. The receiver may present an instance of content when it is selected. In some implementations, the instances of content are recorded as part of recording multiple instances of content received via at least one broadcast wherein the multiple instances of content are all included in a same frequency band of the broadcast and are all encoded utilizing a same code word. In one or more implementations, the menu may include content information for one or more of the instances of content in the menu, such as the number of related instances of content also stored by the content receiver.

Abstract translation: 接收器通过跟踪呈现的内容来累积特征信息。 当接收机确定呈现所记录的内容的菜单时，接收机根据特征的频率来分析累积的信息以对记录的内容进行排序，并且基于至少一个分析对菜单进行排序。 接收者可以在选择内容时呈现内容的实例。 在一些实现中，内容的实例被记录为记录经由至少一个广播接收的多个内容实例的一部分，其中内容的多个实例都被包括在广播的相同频带中，并且都使用相同的代码字进行编码 。 在一个或多个实现中，菜单可以包括用于菜单中的内容的一个或多个实例的内容信息，诸如内容接收器也存储的内容的相关实例的数量。

公开(公告)号：WO2012174368A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/042647

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  LANDOW, Kate

Inventor： LANDOW, Kate

IPC: H04N21/235 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/435

CPC classification number: H04N21/26283 ,  H04N7/0885 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described to process timed text that is associated with television or other video programming. Pre-set data that describes the particular format of the timed text that is associated with a program is initially received and stored at the television receiver prior to receiving the program with encoded timed text. The timed text that is associated with the received program is interpreted according to the pre-set data previously stored at the television receiver, and the program with the interpreted timed text is output to a display for presentation to the viewer.

Abstract translation: 描述系统，设备和方法来处理与电视或其他视频节目相关联的定时文本。 描述与程序相关联的定时文本的特定格式的预设数据在接收具有经编码的定时文本的程序之前，首先被接收并存储在电视接收机处。 与接收到的节目相关联的定时文本根据预先存储在电视接收机中的预设数据进行解释，并将具有解释的定时文本的节目输出到显示器以呈现给观看者。

公开(公告)号：WO2012162015A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2012/037827

申请日：2012-05-14

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

Inventor： REAMS, William, R.

IPC: H04Q9/00 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/42213 ,  H04N21/42224

Abstract: A control device controls the functionality of two or more sets of control elements. A processing unit of the control device determines that it is oriented in a first zone or in a second zone based on input received from a magnetometer. The first and second zones are defined with respect to a magnetic reference point and are oriented relative to a controlled device or an electronic device. If the processing unit determines that the control device is oriented in the first zone, the processing unit configures a first functionality for the first set of control elements. If the control device's orientation changes from being oriented in the first zone to being oriented in the second zone, the processing unit configures the first set of control elements with a second functionality.

Abstract translation: 控制装置控制两组或多组控制元件的功能。 控制装置的处理单元基于从磁力计接收的输入确定其位于第一区域或第二区域中。 第一和第二区域相对于磁性参考点被定义，并且相对于受控设备或电子设备定向。 如果处理单元确定控制设备定向在第一区域中，则处理单元配置第一组控制元件的第一功能。 如果控制装置的方向从第一区域定向到第二区域定向，则处理单元用第二功能来配置第一组控制元件。

公开(公告)号：WO2012158228A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2012/025607

申请日：2012-02-17

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

Inventor： GAEDE, Jason ,  SCHAEFER, Germar

IPC: H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/632

Abstract: A method for providing a user of a target device with placeshifted content. The method includes detecting, utilizing the target device, a matrix code associated with an audio/visual program. Data encoded in the matrix code includes program identifying information and elapsed time information with respect to the program. The method further includes generating, utilizing the target device, a request for the program based at least in part on the encoded data. The method also includes transmitting, utilizing the target device, the program request across a network.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向目标设备的用户提供放置了内容的方法。 该方法包括利用目标设备检测与音频/视频节目相关联的矩阵码。 在矩阵码中编码的数据包括相对于节目的节目识别信息和经过的时间信息。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于编码数据生成利用目标设备对节目的请求。 该方法还包括利用目标设备通过网络发送节目请求。

公开(公告)号：WO2012151418A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2012/036354

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  KUMMER, David, A. ,  MINNICK, Dan, J.

Inventor： KUMMER, David, A. ,  MINNICK, Dan, J.

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1641 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/0414 ,  G09G2340/0421 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0235 ,  H04M1/0247 ,  H04M2250/16

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and mechanisms for providing an extendable screen in a portable communications device. A portable communications device may be provided with a multi-part screen, a portion of which may be extended to provide an expanded viewing display surface or may be retracted to provide a reduced viewing mode and increased portability. In a reduced viewing mode, a graphical display may be provided on a first, visible portion of a multi-part display screen, where one or more other screen portions are retracted and/or obscured from view in order to provide a portable mode for the communications device. In an extended viewing mode, the one or more other screen portions may be extended and/or brought into the same plane as a first portion of the multi-part display in order to provide increased display size and resolution.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是用于在便携式通信设备中提供可扩展屏幕的装置和机构。 便携式通信设备可以设置有多部分屏幕，其一部分可以被扩展以提供扩展的观看显示表面，或者可以缩回以提供减少的观看模式和增加的便携性。 在缩小的观看模式中，可以在多部分显示屏幕的第一可见部分上提供图形显示，其中一个或多个其他屏幕部分从视图中缩回和/或模糊，以便提供便携式模式 通信设备。 在扩展观看模式中，一个或多个其他屏幕部分可以被扩展和/或进入与多部分显示器的第一部分相同的平面，以便提供增加的显示尺寸和分辨率。

公开(公告)号：WO2012148722A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2012/033806

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  BLY, Allan, Richard, Jr.

Inventor： BLY, Allan, Richard, Jr.

IPC: H04N21/262

CPC classification number: H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to transmit at least a portion of a media content event. An exemplary embodiment receives a request from a first media device, wherein the request identifies a media content event of interest; identifies a first media content stream with a concluding portion of the media content event of interest currently transmitting to a second media device; concurrently transmits the concluding portion of the media content event of interest to the first media device; and transmits a second media stream containing an initial portion of the media content event to the first media device.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作以传送媒体内容事件的至少一部分。 示例性实施例从第一媒体设备接收请求，其中所述请求标识感兴趣的媒体内容事件; 识别具有当前传送给第二媒体设备的感兴趣的媒体内容事件的结束部分的第一媒体内容流; 同时将感兴趣的媒体内容事件的结束部分发送到第一媒体设备; 并将包含媒体内容事件的初始部分的第二媒体流发送到第一媒体设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2012112465A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2012/024923

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  CASAGRANDE, Steven Michael ,  ZETTEROWER, Charlie William ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen

Inventor： CASAGRANDE, Steven Michael ,  ZETTEROWER, Charlie William ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen

IPC: H04N21/47 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: The document discloses a method for communicating information, such as audiovisual data and other information to a user. The method includes receiving a broadcast signal on a content receiver. The broadcast signal includes a video signal and a graphical signal, and the graphical signal includes a matrix barcode. After the content receiver receives the broadcast signal, the content receiver determines whether the matrix barcode should be displayed. The determination that the matrix barcode should be displayed may be based on the geographic location of the content receiver or user settings/preferences stored on the content receiver. If the matrix barcode should be displayed, the content receiver creates and outputs a modified signal. The modified signal includes the video signal with the matrix barcode overlaid on top of the video signal. If the matrix barcode should not be displayed, the content receiver outputs the broadcast signal.

Abstract translation: 本文件公开了一种用于向用户传送诸如视听数据和其他信息的信息的方法。 该方法包括在内容接收器上接收广播信号。 广播信号包括视频信号和图形信号，并且图形信号包括矩阵条形码。 在内容接收器接收到广播信号之后，内容接收器确定是否应该显示矩阵条形码。 应该显示矩阵条形码的确定可以基于内容接收器的地理位置或存储在内容接收器上的用户设置/偏好。 如果应该显示矩阵条形码，则内容接收器创建并输出修改的信号。 修改的信号包括具有覆盖在视频信号顶部的矩阵条形码的视频信号。 如果不显示矩阵条形码，则内容接收器输出广播信号。