公开(公告)号：US20140365476A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13956289

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATION

Inventor： Yasantha Nirmal Rajakarunanayake ,  James Duane Bennett ,  Wael William Diab

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/9537 ,  G06F16/958

Abstract: A technique in which a tag associated with a target object is sent to a user device to provide information regarding the target object. The tag includes a rating indicator for a recipient of the tag to respond to the rating indicator, in which the rating indicator is used to request a rating of one or more characteristics related to the target object. The rating response is collected with verification information to determine a level of verification of the rating response, in which the verification may include reliability of the rater providing the rating response. The response and level of verification are used to rank the rating response and provide further filtering of the tag related to the target object.

Abstract translation: 将与目标对象相关联的标签发送到用户设备以提供关于目标对象的信息的技术。 标签包括用于响应于评级指示符的标签的接收者的评级指示符，其中评级指示符用于请求与目标对象相关的一个或多个特征的评级。 利用验证信息收集评级响应以确定评级响应的验证级别，其中验证可以包括提供评级响应的评分者的可靠性。 使用响应和验证级别对评级响应进行排序，并对与目标对象相关的标签进行进一步过滤。

公开(公告)号：US20140358882A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13907440

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Wael William Diab

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/532

Abstract: Biasing of search query inputs based on local content, device profile and/or activity information. In various embodiments, biasing operations are performed on a search input to a client device in order to improve search result relevancy. The biasing operations produce additional search query elements/context options based on locally-hosted content or other information that may not be readily available to a search engine. The local content may include, for example, images, text, audio/video files, documents, code, applications, social media, etc. One or more of additional search query elements/context options produced by the biasing operations are then utilized in a search query communicated to a search engine. In various alternate embodiments, device activity data extracted from a user's device (such as data generated by device sensors) may likewise be employed to refine search queries. In further embodiments, searching and biasing operations may be performed by an intermediary or proxy device.

Abstract translation: 基于本地内容，设备配置文件和/或活动信息来偏移搜索查询输入。 在各种实施例中，为了提高搜索结果相关性，对客户端设备的搜索输入执行偏置操作。 偏移操作基于本地托管的内容或者搜索引擎可能不容易获得的其他信息产生附加的搜索查询元素/上下文选项。 本地内容可以包括例如图像，文本，音频/视频文件，文档，代码，应用程序，社交媒体等。然后，由偏置操作产生的一个或多个附加搜索查询元素/上下文选项被用于 搜索查询传达给搜索引擎。 在各种替代实施例中，同样可以采用从用户设备提取的设备活动数据（例如由设备传感器产生的数据）来优化搜索查询。 在另外的实施例中，搜索和偏置操作可以由中介或代理设备执行。

公开(公告)号：US20140344266A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13930731

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： James Duane Bennett ,  Yasantha Nirmal Rajakarunanayake ,  Wael William Diab ,  Brian Wacter

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/248

Abstract: Biasing of search results based on device profile and activity data. In various embodiments, biasing operations are performed on search results generated in response to a search query received from a client device. The biasing operations are based on device profile data associated with the client device. Such data may indicate media consumption capabilities of the device or other device hardware and software configuration details. In some embodiments, device activity/sensor data may likewise be employed to bias search results. Biasing operations may include, for example, ranking, prioritizing, or filtering search results to favor results that may be consumed by a client device. Translated and/or targeted and supplemental information may also be provided based on device profile data or user profile data. In certain embodiments, searching and biasing operations may be performed by an intermediary or proxy device.

Abstract translation: 基于设备配置文件和活动数据偏移搜索结果。 在各种实施例中，对响应于从客户端设备接收的搜索查询而生成的搜索结果执行偏移操作。 偏移操作基于与客户端设备相关联的设备简档数据。 这样的数据可以指示设备或其他设备硬件和软件配置细节的媒体消费能力。 在一些实施例中，设备活动/传感器数据同样可以用于偏差搜索结果。 偏移操作可以包括例如排序，优先排序或过滤搜索结果以有利于客户端设备可能消耗的结果。 还可以基于设备简档数据或用户简档数据来提供翻译和/或目标和补充信息。 在某些实施例中，搜索和偏移操作可以由中介或代理设备执行。

公开(公告)号：US08879568B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US14147151

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Wael William Diab ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Xuemin Chen ,  David Garrett ,  David Lundgren ,  Rich Prodan

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/857 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/0816 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/6245 ,  G06F2221/07 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04L12/1453 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04L12/6402 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06095 ,  H04L41/32 ,  H04L41/5019 ,  H04L45/302 ,  H04L47/2491 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/0281 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L63/205 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L65/1023 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/1033 ,  H04L65/1036 ,  H04L65/40 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/1078 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/2842 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6373 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W52/265 ,  Y02D30/30

Abstract: A broadband gateway, which enables communication with a plurality of devices, may be operable to identify an energy efficient certified device from the plurality of devices. The broadband gateway may handle at least one physical layer connection to at least one corresponding network access service provider. Information related to the identified energy efficient certified device, including usage information of the device, may be communicated to one or more entities. The broadband gateway may acquire the usage information of the energy efficient certified device by monitoring whether the device is operating in an energy efficient mode. The broadband gateway may obtain a credit and/or a reward from the one or more entities based on the usage information of the energy efficient certified device. The broadband gateway may deposit the credit and/or the reward to an account associated with the energy efficient certified device.

Abstract translation: 能够与多个设备进行通信的宽带网关可以用于从多个设备中识别能量效率认证设备。 宽带网关可以处理至少一个对应的网络接入服务提供商的物理层连接。 与所识别的能效认证设备相关的信息（包括设备的使用信息）可以被传送到一个或多个实体。 宽带网关可以通过监视设备是否以节能模式运行来获取能效认证设备的使用信息。 宽带网关可以基于能效认证设备的使用信息从一个或多个实体获得信用和/或奖励。 宽带网关可以将信用和/或奖励存入与能效认证设备相关联的帐户。

公开(公告)号：US20140297617A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US13868282

申请日：2013-04-23

Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATION

Inventor： Yasantha Nirmal Rajakarunanayake ,  William Stuart Bunch ,  Wael William Diab

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/29 ,  G06F16/9537

Abstract: A system and method provide for geo-augmentation through virtual tagging. A search infrastructure supports creation, managing and searching geo-coded virtual tags using mobile communication devices. Associated geolocations are added to a geolocation database along with pointers to the stored content. Searching of the geolocation database is performed upon receiving geolocation search input, wherein the infrastructure applies the geolocation based search input to the search database yielding search results delivered from the mobile communications device for presentation to the user.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法通过虚拟标记提供地理增强。 搜索基础设施支持使用移动通信设备创建，管理和搜索地理编码的虚拟标签。 关联的地理位置被添加到地理定位数据库以及指向存储的内容的指针。 在接收地理位置搜索输入时执行地理位置数据库的搜索，其中基础设施将基于地理位置的搜索输入应用于搜索数据库，从而产生从移动通信设备传递的用于呈现给用户的搜索结果。

公开(公告)号：US08838129B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13864806

申请日：2013-04-17

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Charles Abraham ,  Xuemin Shermin Chen ,  Wael William Diab ,  Vinko Erceg ,  Victor T. Hou ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Mark Kent

IPC: H04W72/00

CPC classification number: H04W72/082 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W84/02 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Aspects of a method and system for mitigating interference among femtocells via intelligent channel selection are provided. In this regard, signals which may interfere with cellular communications between a femtocell and a cellular communication device may be detected via the femtocell. Based on the detection, the femtocell may be configured to transmit and/or receive signals on one or more frequencies and/or channels. The one or more frequencies and/or channels may be determined in the femtocell and/or in a network management entity. Detecting interfering signals and configuring the one or more femtocells may occur periodically, upon installation of a femtocell, upon power-up of a femtocell, and/or upon command from a network administrator. The results of the detection may be communicated to one or more other femtocells and/or to a network management entity.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过智能信道选择来减轻毫微微小区之间的干扰的方法和系统的方面。 在这方面，可以通过毫微微小区检测可能干扰毫微微小区和蜂窝通信设备之间的蜂窝通信的信号。 基于检测，毫微微小区可以被配置为在一个或多个频率和/或信道上发送和/或接收信号。 可以在毫微微小区和/或网络管理实体中确定一个或多个频率和/或信道。 检测干扰信号和配置一个或多个毫微微小区可以在安装毫微微小区时，在毫微微小区上电时和/或根据来自网络管理员的命令周期性地发生。 检测的结果可以被传送到一个或多个其他毫微微小区和/或网络管理实体。

公开(公告)号：US20140223483A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14247885

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Rich Prodan ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Xuemin Chen ,  Wael William Diab ,  David Garrett ,  David Lundgren

IPC: H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/4353 ,  A61K38/00 ,  C07K14/5434 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04L41/32 ,  H04L41/5019 ,  H04L47/2491 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/6106 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: A gateway (e.g., a broadband gateway), which enables communication with a plurality of devices and handles at least one physical layer connection to at least one corresponding network access service provider, may be operable to receive one or more programs in preview formats from one or more program sources. Each of the one or more programs may be specified in a list. The programs specified in the list may be from different program sources. The broadband gateway may process the received one or more programs in the preview formats for presentation to one or more of the plurality of devices. The processed one or more programs in the preview formats may be communicated by the broadband gateway to the one or more of the plurality of devices, via a programming guide, for program preview by one or more users during program selections from the list.

Abstract translation: 能够与多个设备进行通信并处理至少一个对应的网络接入服务提供商的至少一个物理层连接的网关（例如，宽带网关）可用于从一个或多个设备接收预览格式的一个或多个节目 或更多的程序源。 一个或多个程序中的每一个可以在列表中指定。 列表中指定的程序可能来自不同的程序源。 宽带网关可以以预览格式处理接收到的一个或多个节目以呈现给多个设备中的一个或多个。 预览格式中经处理的一个或多个节目可以由宽带网关通过节目指南传送到多个设备中的一个或多个设备，用于在列表中的节目选择期间由一个或多个用户进行节目预览。

公开(公告)号：US08768567B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13671713

申请日：2012-11-08

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Wael William Diab

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G11B20/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/18 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W2050/0045 ,  B60W2050/0078 ,  B60W2050/008 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  B60W2550/408 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/00246 ,  G11B20/00818 ,  G11B20/00884 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y02D30/40

Abstract: In automotive networking applications, data about vehicle's environment is used in conjunction with a control policy to manage the performance and power usage of a networked device. The control policy can dynamically adjust the balance between link power and performance of the device's communications interface by taking into account the vehicles current situation and user preferences, e.g. location, destination, speed, and sensor status. In at least one disclosed implementation, controlling the balance between link power and performance of networked devices is important in maximizing power savings without unacceptably decreasing network performance.

Abstract translation: 在汽车网络应用中，关于车辆环境的数据与控制策略结合使用，以管理联网设备的性能和功耗。 控制策略可以通过考虑车辆当前情况和用户偏好来动态地调整链路功率和设备通信接口的性能之间的平衡，例如， 位置，目的地，速度和传感器状态。 在至少一个所公开的实现中，控制网络设备的链路功率和性能之间的平衡对于最大限度地节省功率而言是重要的，而不会不可接受地降低网络性能。

公开(公告)号：US08761752B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13890006

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Vinko Erceg ,  Charles Abraham ,  Xuemin Chen ,  Wael William Diab ,  Victor Hou ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Mark Kent

IPC: H04W16/28

CPC classification number: H04W16/28 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W52/244 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Aspects of a method and system for dynamic adjustment of power, antenna direction and frequencies in a femtocell network are provided. In this regard, a communication system may comprise a plurality of femtocells, one or more base stations, and a femtocell management entity that coordinates operation of the plurality of femtocells. One or more parameters may be communicated from one of the plurality of femtocells and/or one or more base stations to the femtocell management entity. The femtocell management entity may be enabled to utilize the one or more parameters to determine configuration information for one of the plurality of femtocells and/or for one or more remaining ones of the plurality of femtocells. One of the plurality of femtocells may be enabled to receive the determined configuration information from the femtocell management entity. One of the plurality of femtocells may be configured utilizing the received determined configuration information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在毫微微小区网络中动态调整功率，天线方向和频率的方法和系统的方面。 在这方面，通信系统可以包括多个毫微微小区，一个或多个基站和协调多个毫微微小区的操作的毫微微小区管理实体。 一个或多个参数可以从多个毫微微小区和/或一个或多个基站之一传送到毫微微小区管理实体。 毫微微小区管理实体可以被使能以利用一个或多个参数来确定多个毫微微小区之一和/或多个毫微微小区中的一个或多个剩余的毫微微小区中的一个的配置信息。 可以使多个毫微微小区中的一个能够从毫微微小区管理实体接收确定的配置信息。 可以使用所接收的确定的配置信息来配置多个毫微微小区中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140126908A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13952977

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Wael William Diab

IPC: H04B10/564

CPC classification number: H04L12/12 ,  H04L41/0833 ,  Y02D30/30 ,  Y02D30/32 ,  Y02D50/30 ,  Y02D50/40 ,  Y02D50/42

Abstract: A system and method for enabling energy efficiency over Ethernet links in consideration of optical transport network (OTN) equipment. It is a feature of the present invention that a secondary startup condition can be provided whereby the energy efficiency Ethernet operation in a link partner is conditionally enabled upon a transmission by the link partner of an initiation signal (e.g., reserved or unused code group) that would be semi-acceptable to a legacy physical coding sublayer (PCS) in OTN equipment and a receipt by the link partner of valid energy efficient Ethernet signaling.

Abstract translation: 考虑到光传输网络（OTN）设备，能够实现以太网链路的能源效率的系统和方法。 本发明的一个特征在于，可以提供二次起动条件，由此在链路伙伴发送起始信号（例如，保留或未使用的代码组）时有条件地使能链路伙伴中的能量效率以太网操作， 对于OTN设备中的遗留物理编码子层（PCS）和由有效能量以太网信令的链路伙伴的接收将是半可接受的。