公开(公告)号：US20120144435A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13385186

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

Inventor： Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

IPC: H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/43

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing digital media playback at multiple digital media playback devices interconnected on a network is provided. A digital media playback device comprising a processor, a synchronization component, a timekeeper component and a digital media source performs synchronization processes to arrange for other players to begin playback at a predetermined position and time in the digital media signal. Synchronization is accomplished by processes which approximate the arrival time of a packet containing audio and/or video digital content across the network and instruct the playback devices as to when playback is to begin, and at what point in the streaming media content signal to begin playback. One method uses a time-stamp packet on the network to synchronize all players. Other methods utilize reiterative processes to narrow approximations of packet arrival time at each playback device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在网络上互连的多个数字媒体播放设备上同步数字媒体播放的系统和方法。 包括处理器，同步组件，计时器组件和数字媒体源的数字媒体播放设备执行同步处理，以安排其他播放器在数字媒体信号中的预定位置和时间开始播放。 通过在网络上近似包含音频和/或视频数字内容的分组的到达时间的过程来实现同步，并且指示播放设备关于何时开始播放，以及流媒体内容信号何时开始播放 。 一种方法使用网络上的时间戳分组来同步所有播放器。 其他方法利用重复过程来缩小每个重放设备的分组到达时间的近似。

公开(公告)号：US08218657B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US11234674

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: H04L27/00

CPC classification number: H04L1/0003 ,  G10L19/24 ,  Y02D50/10

Abstract: A system and method for automatically sets the encoding bit-rate across a network. The method includes encoding an original media stream with an encoding bit rate having an adjustable rate, transmitting the encoded media stream to a receiver, monitoring a throughput of the encoded media stream, computing an adjustment to the encoding bit rate, and adjusting the encoder's encoding bit rate. A throughput monitor (which can be freestanding, part of the transmitter, or part of the receiver), is operable to monitor the encoded media stream, wherein the transmitter is operable to adjust the encoding bit rate using a result of the monitored throughput. The transmitter and receiver both contain a buffer, and respective buffer monitors. Conditions (e.g., overflow, full, empty) at the transmitter or receiver buffer are detected by the respective transmitter or receiver buffer monitor, where upon a repeated condition the encoded bit rate is adjusted higher or lower.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在网络上自动设置编码比特率的系统和方法。 该方法包括以具有可调节速率的编码比特率对原始媒体流进行编码，将编码的媒体流传输到接收机，监视编码媒体流的吞吐量，计算对编码比特率的调整，以及调整编码器的编码 比特率。 吞吐量监视器（其可以是独立的，发射器的一部分或接收器的一部分）可操作用于监视编码的媒体流，其中发射器可操作以使用所监视的吞吐量的结果来调整编码比特率。 发送器和接收器都包含缓冲器和相应的缓冲器监视器。 在发送器或接收器缓冲器处的条件（例如，溢出，满，空）由相应的发送器或接收器缓冲器监视器检测，其中在重复的条件下，编码比特率被调节得更高或更低。

公开(公告)号：US08190680B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US11155002

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

Inventor： Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing digital media playback at multiple digital media playback devices interconnected on a network is provided. A digital media playback device comprising a processor, a synchronization component, a timekeeper component and a digital media source performs synchronization processes to arrange for other players to begin playback at a predetermined position and time in the digital media signal. Synchronization is accomplished by processes which approximate the arrival time of a packet containing audio and/or video digital content across the network and instruct the playback devices as to when playback is to begin, and at what point in the streaming media content signal to begin playback. One method uses a time-stamp packet on the network to synchronize all players. Other methods utilize reiterative processes to narrow approximations of packet arrival time at each playback device.

公开(公告)号：US20070053446A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11234674

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: H04L27/00

CPC classification number: H04L1/0003 ,  G10L19/24 ,  Y02D50/10

Abstract: A system and method for automatically sets the encoding bit-rate across a network. The method includes encoding an original media stream with an encoding bit rate having an adjustable rate, transmitting the encoded media stream to a receiver, monitoring a throughput of the encoded media stream, computing an adjustment to the encoding bit rate, and adjusting the encoder's encoding bit rate. A throughput monitor (which can be freestanding, part of the transmitter, or part of the receiver), is operable to monitor the encoded media stream, wherein the transmitter is operable to adjust the encoding bit rate using a result of the monitored throughput. The transmitter and receiver both contain a buffer, and respective buffer monitors. Conditions (e.g., overflow, full, empty) at the transmitter or receiver buffer are detected by the respective transmitter or receiver buffer monitor, where upon a repeated condition the encoded bit rate is adjusted higher or lower.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在网络上自动设置编码比特率的系统和方法。 该方法包括以具有可调节速率的编码比特率对原始媒体流进行编码，将编码的媒体流传输到接收机，监视编码媒体流的吞吐量，计算对编码比特率的调整，以及调整编码器的编码 比特率。 吞吐量监视器（其可以是独立的，发射器的一部分或接收器的一部分）可操作用于监视编码的媒体流，其中发射器可操作以使用所监视的吞吐量的结果来调整编码比特率。 发送器和接收器都包含缓冲器和相应的缓冲器监视器。 在发送器或接收器缓冲器处的条件（例如，溢出，满，空）由相应的发送器或接收器缓冲器监视器检测，其中在重复的条件下，编码比特率被调节得更高或更低。

公开(公告)号：US20090207134A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12031455

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/02 ,  H04N21/42214 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4419 ,  H04N2005/4428

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a remote control apparatus includes a first transmission means for use when the remote control apparatus is in a horizontal orientation and a second transmission means for use when the remote control apparatus is in a vertical orientation. The remote control apparatus further includes a keypad having a plurality of keys that have a first set of labels for use in the horizontal orientation and a second set of labels for use in the vertical orientation. In addition, a means for determining whether the remote control is in the horizontal orientation or the vertical orientation is provided as part of the remote control apparatus. At least some of the keys have a first functionality when in the horizontal orientation and a second functionality when in the vertical orientation.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，遥控设备包括当遥控设备处于水平方向时使用的第一传输装置和当遥控设备处于垂直方向时使用的第二传输装置。 远程控制装置还包括具有多个键的小键盘，其具有用于水平取向的第一组标签和用于垂直取向的第二组标签。 此外，作为远程​​控制装置的一部分，提供用于确定遥控器是水平定向还是垂直取向的装置。 当处于水平方向时，至少一些按键具有第一功能，当处于垂直方向时，具有第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US20070055982A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11514701

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/913 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00144 ,  G11B20/00224 ,  G11B20/00478 ,  G11B20/0071 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/63775 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N2005/91364

Abstract: Presented is a playback device capable of encrypted media content distribution that includes a processor, a decryption algorithm stored in memory, multiple units of encrypted media content preloaded on a storage device, a decoder that decrypts the media content using a decryption key, a receiver and remote control apparatus. A user obtains the decryption key from a remote system, which can be an authorization system that provides the decryption key after the user provides payment. A user account exists on the remote system, which automatically charges the user account and provides the decryption key upon receiving a media content selection and an account number or a personal identification number from the user.

Abstract translation: 提出了能够进行加密的媒体内容分发的再现装置，其包括处理器，存储在存储器中的解密算法，预加载在存储设备上的多个加密的媒体内容单元，使用解密密钥解密媒体内容的解码器，接收器和 遥控器。 用户从远程系统获得解密密钥，其可以是在用户提供支付之后提供解密密钥的授权系统。 在远程系统上存在用户帐户，该用户帐户在从用户接收到媒体内容选择和帐号或个人识别号码时自动对用户帐户收费并提供解密密钥。

公开(公告)号：US20060152401A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11035484

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: G08C19/12 ,  H04L17/02

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A controller is connected to one or more media devices. Each media device includes an associated native remote control. The controller includes a data store comprising one or more descriptions of remote control protocols. The user presses a button on the native remote control. The controller receives a resulting signal and compares the signal against the stored remote control protocols. After at least one and preferably less than three key presses, the controller identifies a single remote control protocol associated with the received signals, and thus identifies the media device whose remote control is being used. The user may subsequently use a controller remote control to issue commands to the media device through the controller. The controller may identify a plurality of media devices, and allow the user to issue complex commands. The controller may receive updates to its data store from a server through a network connection.

Abstract translation: 控制器连接到一个或多个媒体设备。 每个媒体设备包括相关的本地遥控器。 该控制器包括数据存储器，其包括远程控制协议的一个或多个描述。 用户按住本机遥控器上的按钮。 控制器接收结果信号并将信号与存储的远程控制协议进行比较。 在至少一个并且优选地小于三个按键之后，控制器识别与接收到的信号相关联的单个远程控制协议，并且因此识别正在使用其远程控制的媒体设备。 用户随后可以使用控制器遥控器通过控制器向媒体设备发出命令。 控制器可以识别多个媒体设备，并允许用户发出复杂的命令。 控制器可以通过网络连接从服务器接收对其数据存储的更新。

公开(公告)号：US08973063B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13385186

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

Inventor： Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

IPC: H04N21/8547 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/804

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing digital media playback at multiple digital media playback devices interconnected on a network is provided. A digital media playback device comprising a processor, a synchronization component, a timekeeper component and a digital media source performs synchronization processes to arrange for other players to begin playback at a predetermined position and time in the digital media signal. Synchronization is accomplished by processes which approximate the arrival time of a packet containing audio and/or video digital content across the network and instruct the playback devices as to when playback is to begin, and at what point in the streaming media content signal to begin playback. One method uses a time-stamp packet on the network to synchronize all players. Other methods utilize reiterative processes to narrow approximations of packet arrival time at each playback device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在网络上互连的多个数字媒体播放设备上同步数字媒体播放的系统和方法。 包括处理器，同步组件，计时器组件和数字媒体源的数字媒体播放设备执行同步处理，以安排其他播放器在数字媒体信号中的预定位置和时间开始播放。 通过在网络上近似包含音频和/或视频数字内容的分组的到达时间的过程来实现同步，并且指示播放设备关于何时开始播放，以及流媒体内容信号何时开始播放 。 一种方法使用网络上的时间戳分组来同步所有播放器。 其他方法利用重复过程来缩小每个重放设备的分组到达时间的近似。

公开(公告)号：US20070056009A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11211184

申请日：2005-08-23

Applicant: Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

Inventor： Michael Spilo ,  Jonathan Daub

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: G09G5/006

Abstract: Presented are systems and methods for controlling a PC from an interactive TV display. The system includes a network which interconnects a TV set-top-box (STB) to a PC. The STB includes a network interface so as to communicate with the network, a remote control receiver, a display controller, and a CPU. A remote control transmits a user's commands to the remote control receiver in the STB, which forwards the commands to a client software application resident in the PC. The client software interprets the commands and causes the PC to perform various programmatic steps. Images of the PC screen display are sent across the network to the STB from the PC by the client software application, where the display controller displays these images on the TV. An interactive virtual mouse, controllable by commands transmitted from the remote control, is superimposed on the images being displayed on the TV.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于从交互式电视显示器控制PC的系统和方法。 该系统包括将电视机顶盒（STB）与PC互连的网络。 STB包括与网络通信的网络接口，遥控接收器，显示控制器和CPU。 遥控器将用户的命令发送到STB中的远程控制接收器，其将命令转发到驻留在PC中的客户端软件应用程序。 客户端软件解释命令并使PC执行各种编程步骤。 PC屏幕显示的图像由客户端软件应用程序从PC通过网络发送到STB，其中显示控制器在电视机上显示这些图像。 通过从遥控器发送的命令控制的交互式虚拟鼠标被叠加在正在显示在电视机上的图像上。

公开(公告)号：US5875474A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-23

申请号：US557491

申请日：1995-11-14

Applicant: Daniel Fabrizio ,  Michael Spilo

Inventor： Daniel Fabrizio ,  Michael Spilo

IPC: G06F12/08 ,  G09G5/39 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/0866 ,  G09G5/39 ,  G06F2212/311 ,  G06F2212/401

Abstract: A method for caching virtual memory paging requests and disk input/output requests utilizes a portion of the video memory as a location for paged memory as well as an alternative location for a disk cache system. The portion of video memory employed is off screen memory (OSM), access to which is controlled to make OSM available for paging or caching requirements. System operators may be monitored on a continuing basis to provide for a dynamic allocation of OSM.

Abstract translation: 用于缓存虚拟存储器寻呼请求和磁盘输入/输出请求的方法利用视频存储器的一部分作为分页存储器的位置以及磁盘缓存系统的替代位置。 使用的视频存储器的部分是屏幕存储器（OSM），对其的访问被控制以使OSM可用于寻呼或缓存要求。 可以持续监控系统运营商，以提供OSM的动态分配。