Abstract:
A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved.
Abstract:
A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved.
Abstract:
A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved.
Abstract:
A system and method determines a vehicle valuation by obtaining actual vehicle sales price data pertaining to automobile dealer or private individual sales from a local, state or federal government agency, such as a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a Department of Revenue (DOR), an Internal Revenue Service (IRS), etc. and uses this actual sales price data to determine a market value for a particular automobile. The system and method may include determining, from sources other than the government agency, information about a particular comparable vehicle, such as the mileage, the options, the equipment, and the condition of a particular comparable vehicle prior to a sale of the vehicle and then attaching an actual sales price for the particular comparable vehicle as obtained from the government agency after the sale of the particular vehicle to thereby create a comparable vehicle within a database. If desired, the actual sales price data, as obtained from a government agency, may be used in conjunction with or instead of other vehicle pricing data obtained from other sources, such as the list price, an advertised price or a take price to determine a valuation for a particular vehicle.
Abstract:
A trigger manager and related processes and systems for managing triggers for a plurality of subscribing set-top boxes in an interactive television environment are provided. In response to receipt of a configuration update request originating from a specific set-top box, the trigger manager accesses a database of subscribing set-top box profiles associating subscribing set-top boxes with respective sets of triggers. The database is processed based on the configuration update request to identify a profile associated with the specific set-top box from which the configuration update request originated. Trigger update information associated with the identified profile is transmitted over a network to the specific set-top box from which the configuration update request originated. In response to receipt at the specific set-top box of the trigger update information, the set of current triggers in the memory unit is updated at least in part based on the information received.
Abstract:
A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved.
Abstract:
A gas spring is mounted through a unique mount structure including a socket joint. The socket joint is mounted in a yoke for rotation through 180° about an axis of the yoke. The inventive structure provides greater freedom of movement than the prior art, and in many applications will allow rotation for more than 180°.
Abstract:
Apparatus for supporting a panel of plywood or sheetrock having a frame with left and right vertical tubes, a bottom horizontal tube attached to the sides and at the bottom ends of the vertical tubes, and a top horizontal tube attached to a side of the left and right vertical tubes and at their top ends. The bottom tube has a first cutout which is sized to receive a stud; and a clip having a second cutout with a width which is sized to receive a stud is attached to the top tube. The distance between the outside surfaces of the left and right vertical tubes is sized to fit between studs located on sixteen inch centers and the ends of the top and bottom horizontal tubes extend beyond the outside edges of the left and right vertical tubes to prevent the frame, when placed between two studs, from falling in between the studs.
Abstract:
A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved.
Abstract:
A gas spring is mounted through a unique mount structure including a socket joint. The socket joint is mounted in a yoke for rotation through 180° about an axis of the yoke. The inventive structure provides greater freedom of movement than the prior art, and in many applications will allow rotation for more than 180°.