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。

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：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。

公开(公告)号：WO2012118695A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/026373

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen ,  KENNEDY, John T. ,  BEALS, William Michael ,  GERHARDS, Keith

Inventor： GRATTON, Max Stephen ,  KENNEDY, John T. ,  BEALS, William Michael ,  GERHARDS, Keith

IPC: H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/858 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/462 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: H04N21/4122 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/8586

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 access additional content related to one or more multimedia presentations. For example, the information contained within the one or more matrix codes may include one or more web addresses that, when selected, may link to one or more webpages on the Internet containing information related to the multimedia presentation. In another example, the information contained within the matrix codes may include instructions that may be executed by an electronic device to provide the additional content. The additional content may be displayed a display device associated with the distribution system, on a reader device, or any electronic device that includes a display.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的一个实施例可以采用用于生成一个或多个矩阵代码的形式，该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访问与一个或多个相关的附加内容相关的附加内容的信息 更多的多媒体演示。 例如，包含在一个或多个矩阵代码中的信息可以包括一个或多个网址，当被选择时，可以链接到互联网上的一个或多个网页，其中包含与多媒体呈现有关的信息。 在另一示例中，包含在矩阵码内的信息可以包括可由电子设备执行以提供附加内容的指令。 附加内容可以显示在与分发系统相关联的显示设备上，在读取器设备上，或者包括显示器的任何电子设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2012094083A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/063308

申请日：2011-12-05

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. ,  GRATTON, Max Stephen

Inventor： GRATTON, Max Stephen

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0282 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: An electronic device identifies that it will transmit a matrix code to a display. Then, the device may transmit a signal to a matrix code reader. The signal instructs the reader to perform a matrix code capture action such as playing an alert, powering an optical reader, launching a capture application, and so on. The device may evaluate one or more conditions before transmitting and the reader may evaluate one or more conditions before performing the action. The device may transmit the signal to any reader within a communication range, only to readers on a matrix code reader list, and so on. Additionally, a reader may transmit a confirmation message to the device when the reader captures a matrix code after receiving a related signal confirming that the matrix code was captured successfully.

Abstract translation: 电子设备识别它将向显示器发送矩阵码。 然后，设备可以将信号发送到矩阵码阅读器。 信号指示读取器执行矩阵代码捕获动作，例如播放警报，为光学读取器供电，启动捕获应用程序等。 设备可以在发送之前评估一个或多个条件，并且读者可以在执行动作之前评估一个或多个条件。 该设备可以将信号发送到通信范围内的任何读取器，仅向矩阵代码读取器列表上的读取器等发送。 此外，当读取器在接收到确认矩阵代码被成功捕获的相关信号之后捕获矩阵代码时，读取器可以向设备发送确认消息。

公开(公告)号：EP2681856A2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-08

申请号：EP12719817.4

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

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

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K19/06

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产生一个或多个矩阵码的系统或方法的形式，然后由读取器设备获得矩阵码，所述一个或多个矩阵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：EP2681922B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-22

申请号：EP12716751.8

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： GRATTON, Max Stephen ,  KENNEDY, John T. ,  BEALS, William Michael ,  GERHARDS, Keith

IPC: H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/858 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/462 ,  G06K19/06 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/4122 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/8586

公开(公告)号：EP2676454A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-25

申请号：EP12705035.9

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

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.

公开(公告)号：EP2661718A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-13

申请号：EP11855065.6

申请日：2011-12-05

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： GRATTON, Max Stephen

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0282 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: An electronic device identifies that it will transmit a matrix code to a display. Then, the device may transmit a signal to a matrix code reader. The signal instructs the reader to perform a matrix code capture action such as playing an alert, powering an optical reader, launching a capture application, and so on. The device may evaluate one or more conditions before transmitting and the reader may evaluate one or more conditions before performing the action. The device may transmit the signal to any reader within a communication range, only to readers on a matrix code reader list, and so on. Additionally, a reader may transmit a confirmation message to the device when the reader captures a matrix code after receiving a related signal confirming that the matrix code was captured successfully.

公开(公告)号：EP2664155A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-20

申请号：EP11811502.1

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

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.