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。

公开(公告)号：US20010041589A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-15

申请号：US09848815

申请日：2001-05-04

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc

Inventor： Paul Entwistle ,  Vincent Tibbs

IPC: H04M001/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1639 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1647

Abstract: A device (2) which allows for the input of visual, audio and/or auxiliary data, the processing of the data and storage of the data in the device. The device (2) is provided with a display screen (16) for the display of the visual data and/or speakers for the sounding of the audio data. The device (2) allows for the selected communication of the visual, audio and/or auxiliary data to and/or from a remote location either directly via a communications link or via a broadcast data receiver, and then via a communications link. The device (2) is of such size so as to be hand held and portable and can be located in a holder (10). The holder (10) can be provided with lighting means (12) to improve viewing of the display screen of the device and/or magnification means to allow data to be magnified and projected on a further surface (20) for viewing and/or audio means to allow for the generation of sound from received audio data.

Abstract translation: 一种允许输入视觉，音频和/或辅助数据的设备（2），数据的处理和设备中数据的存储。 设备（2）设置有用于显示视觉数据的显示屏（16）和/或用于音频数据的声音的扬声器。 设备（2）允许直接经由通信链路或经由广播数据接收器，然后经由通信链路，将远程位置的视觉，音频和/或辅助数据选择通信。 设备（2）具有手持和便携式的尺寸，并且可以位于保持器（10）中。 保持器（10）可以设置有照明装置（12），以改善对装置的显示屏的观看和/或放大装置，以允许数据被放大并投影在另一表面（20）上用于观看和/或音频 允许从接收的音频数据产生声音的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20010010094A1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-26

申请号：US09761139

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC

Inventor： Mark Moir

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: The invention relates to a television or electronic program guide (EPG) of the type which is displayed on the screen of a television set to indicate channels, and programs, which are available for viewing over a time period indicated by a time bar (4). In accordance with the invention the length of the program is indicated by a cell in a displayed grid (2) and, if the program has started or will finish prior to or after the time period displayed, a display is generated which indicates to the viewer the time which has lapsed since the program started or the time remaining of the program.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种电视或电子节目指南（EPG），该电视或电子节目指南（EPG）被显示在电视机的屏幕上以指示在时间条（4）指示的时间段内可用于观看的频道和节目， 。 根据本发明，程序的长度由显示的网格（2）中的单元指示，并且如果程序已经开始或将在显示的时间段之前或之后完成，则生成向观看者指示的显示 从程序启动或程序剩余时间以来已经失效的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20010009001A1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-19

申请号：US09760538

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY PLC

Inventor： Vincent Tibbs

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/3552 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G07F7/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a data device said device incorporating a plurality of reception areas each provided with connections to data processing means in the device, and each provided for the reception of a carrier which can include thereon a memory and/or processing component which can be selectively inserted in position by the user of said device, to allow the selective access of data from the carrier. The carriers can be provided by, for example, retail organisations and the device can be operated to allow the selective utilisation of a carrier of a particular organisation in processing, transmitting or receiving data to and from that particular organisation. There is thus no need for a separate data device to be provided for each retail organisation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种数据装置，所述装置包括多个接收区域，每个接收区域设置有与设备中的数据处理装置的连接，并且每个接收区域被设置用于接收能够在其上包括存储器和/或处理部件的载体， 由所述设备的用户选择性地插入到位，以允许来自载体的数据的选择性访问。 运营商可以由例如零售组织提供，并且可以操作该设备以允许选择性地利用特定组织的运营商来处理，发送或接收来自该特定组织的数据。 因此，不需要为每个零售组织提供单独的数据设备。

公开(公告)号：US20010004558A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-21

申请号：US09737241

申请日：2000-12-14

Applicant: Pace Micro Technology Plc

Inventor： Denzil Broadhurst

IPC: H05K001/00 ,  H01R012/00

CPC classification number: H04L25/085

Abstract: Electrical apparatus comprising a number of components or functions is connected to a control system by a ribbon cable. The ribbon cable includes a first line, which carries a signal or data to control the operation of a first component or function, and at least a second line, which carries a signal or data to control the operation of at least a second component or function. An additional signal or data is injected along the first line from the control system which has the effect of reducing the effect of noise from the signal or data passing along the at least second line, on the signal or data passing along the first line.

Abstract translation: 包括多个组件或功能的电气设备通过带状电缆连接到控制系统。 带状电缆包括第一线，其承载信号或数据以控制第一部件或功能的操作，以及至少第二线，其携带信号或数据以控制至少第二部件或功能的操作 。 附加信号或数据沿着来自控制系统的第一行注入，该控制系统具有减少来自沿着至少第二行的信号或数据的噪声对沿着第一行传送的信号或数据的影响的影响。