公开(公告)号：US5485518A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-16

申请号：US129450

申请日：1993-09-30

Applicant: Robert M. Hunter ,  Frank M. Stewart

Inventor： Robert M. Hunter ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC: H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N7/167

CPC classification number: H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/166

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electronic media program recognition and choice are disclosed. The invention allows parental control of the individual television programs (e.g., series, episodes, or individual music videos) and radio programs that can be viewed or listened to by young children. The invention can be practiced without the need for or reliance on a Government or industry-wide program rating system or a "V-chip" approach. The invention automatically locks out (blocks) all programs that have not been determined by the parent to be suitable for child viewing. Suitable programs are unlocked and viewable whenever they are broadcast. Means are provided for implementing two strategies for discrimination among TV programs. Signal processing means and signal recognition software are relied upon in situations wherein program identification information is not encoded in the composite television signal. Two approaches to signal recognition are provided: video signal (e.g., title screen) recognition and audio signal (e.g., theme song) recognition. In event that Extended Data Service (EIA-608) data are available the capability to read and recognize program identifiers (e.g., names) is also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子媒体节目识别和选择的方法和装置。 本发明允许对个人电视节目（例如，系列，情节或个人音乐视频）的父母控制以及可以被幼儿观看或收听的无线电节目。 可以在不需要或依赖政府或行业范围的计划评级系统或“V芯片”方法的情况下实施本发明。 本发明自动地锁定（块）所有尚未被父节点确定为适于儿童观看的节目。 适当的节目在播放时被解锁和可视。 提供了实施电视节目歧视策略的手段。 在组合电视信号中未编码节目识别信息的情况下，信号处理装置和信号识别软件被依赖。 提供两种信号识别方法：视频信号（例如，标题屏幕）识别和音频信号（例如，主题曲）识别。 在扩展数据服务（EIA-608）数据可用的情况下，还提供了读取和识别程序标识符（例如，名称）的能力。

公开(公告)号：US2671165A

公开(公告)日：1954-03-02

申请号：US14452650

申请日：1950-02-16

Applicant: GILPIN ELECTRONICS INC

Inventor： GILPIN LEVERING H ,  GORDON HERMAN L

IPC: H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/34 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/34 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/375 ,  H04N7/163

公开(公告)号：US11838829B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17970737

申请日：2022-10-21

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Ti-Shiang Wang

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04W4/48 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/12

CPC classification number: H04W4/023 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/48 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for a media guidance application that adjusts output parameters of media assets delivered to output devices based on user preferences of users near the output devices. For example, the media guidance application may adjust the volume to be higher at a speaker near a first user who enjoys a particular media asset and lower at a speaker near a second user who dislikes the media asset.

公开(公告)号：US11259062B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-22

申请号：US17026813

申请日：2020-09-21

Applicant: DIRECTV, LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Casavant ,  Sean S. Lee ,  Kuriacose Joseph ,  John L. Norin

IPC: H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04B7/204

Abstract: A user device and method comprising a satellite signal determination module receiving a satellite signal from a satellite comprising a first satellite signal identifier, a memory storing an expected satellite signal identifier for an authorized location of the user device, a comparison module comparing the first satellite signal identifier to the expected satellite signal identifier to identify the first satellite signal as unexpected when the first satellite signal is not the expected satellite signal and a disable module disabling the user device from processing satellite signals in response to comparing.

公开(公告)号：US11153661B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16576715

申请日：2019-09-19

Applicant: Synamedia Limited

Inventor： Jan Codenie ,  Chris Coene ,  Koen Van Renterghem

IPC: H04N21/00 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04H60/37

Abstract: A processor of a broadcasting selects an encoding method for a first broadcast based on a first broadcast characteristic, wherein the encoding method is a default encoding method when the first broadcast characteristic is not recognized by the system, and transmits the first broadcast, encoded using the encoding method, to a playback device. The processor further uses a feedback control loop to dynamically adjust parameters of the encoding method to optimize a metric related to quality and a bitrate of the encoded first broadcast. The processor transmits a second broadcast encoded using the encoding method having the adjusted parameters to the playback device.

公开(公告)号：US20210092493A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：US16576715

申请日：2019-09-19

Applicant: Synamedia Limited

Inventor： Jan Codenie ,  Chris Coene ,  Koen Van Renterghem

IPC: H04N21/6379 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/234

Abstract: A processor of a broadcasting selects an encoding method for a first broadcast based on a first broadcast characteristic, wherein the encoding method is a default encoding method when the first broadcast characteristic is not recognized by the system, and transmits the first broadcast, encoded using the encoding method, to a playback device. The processor further uses a feedback control loop to dynamically adjust parameters of the encoding method to optimize a metric related to quality and a bitrate of the encoded first broadcast. The processor transmits a second broadcast encoded using the encoding method having the adjusted parameters to the playback device.

公开(公告)号：US10797876B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US16115624

申请日：2018-08-29

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： John B. Slemmer ,  Stefan Olsson ,  Barrett Kreiner ,  Andre Jarboe ,  Kevin Kleinfelter

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F21/10 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/835 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/173

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products control presentation of media content within a networked environment of multiple devices. Interaction rules are used to determine which ones of the devices interact with each other. Further rules may define what media content is playable by each one of the devices in the networked environment.

公开(公告)号：US20150288472A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14744808

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC

Inventor： Michael D. ELLIS ,  Caron S. SCHWARTZ

IPC: H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H40/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/46 ,  H04B1/20 ,  H04H20/34 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/17 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/47 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/63 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04H60/74 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H60/85 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H2201/40 ,  H04M1/6083 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: An enhanced radio system is disclosed that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. A user may tune to a station, scan through stations, rewind through missed content (even while the system is off), and fast-forward through undesired content, while downloading and uploading audio content, and sending content to another user. A user may rate content, and be notified when that content is played on any station, with undesirable content skipped and desirable content saved, or station recommendations made. Support for multiple sets of configuration information to allow use by multiple listeners and in multiple locations may be provided. Optionally provided are security features to prevent the unauthorized downloading, uploading, and saving of copies of content, other radio related and content related information, a karaoke mode, integration with a telephone with the radio, or reporting usage information to a collection facility.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供一个或多个无线电台的捕获和回放的增强型无线电系统。 用户可以调谐到电台，扫描电台，通过错过的内容倒带（即使在系统关闭的情况下），以及在下载和上传音频内容的同时快速转发不需要的内容，并向其他用户发送内容。 用户可以对内容进行评估，并且在任何站点上播放该内容时通知，不期望的内容被跳过并且期望的内容被保存或者站建议。 可以提供支持多组配置信息以允许多个监听器和多个位置使用。 可选地，提供防止未经授权的下载，上传和保存内容副本，其他无线电相关和内容相关信息，卡拉OK模式，与具有无线电的电话集成或向收集设施报告使用信息的安全特征。

公开(公告)号：US08838052B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US12104532

申请日：2008-04-17

Applicant: Thomas M. Eubanks

Inventor： Thomas M. Eubanks

IPC: H04B1/18 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H03J1/00 ,  H04H60/58

CPC classification number: H04H60/65 ,  H03J1/0058 ,  H03J1/0083 ,  H03J2200/20 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/17 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: A sound system with a radio receiver having the ability to automatically tune to a new radio station if (a) the current radio station is broadcasting a song, program or other content that the user dislikes and/or (b) one of one or more predetermined radio stations is broadcasting content that the listener likes. In one embodiment, the sound system includes a tuner for tuning to a frequency of a radio station and for converting a radio signal transmitted by the radio station to an audio signal; a memory unit for storing a first set of templates, wherein the first set of templates correspond to a to a set of songs, programs, commercials, or other content disliked by the user of the sound system; and a recognition processor, coupled to the tuner and to the memory unit, for receiving the audio signal, generating templates from the audio signal, and comparing the generated templates to at least one of the templates within the first set of templates. If one of the generated templates matches one of the templates within the first set of templates, the tuner is automatically tuned to a new radio station. In this manner, the sound system automatically tunes to a new radio station when the current radio station broadcasts content that the user of the sound system has indicated a dislike thereof.

Abstract translation: 如果（a）当前无线电台正在播放用户不喜欢的歌曲，节目或其他内容和/或（b）一个或多个中的一个，则无线电接收机具有自动调谐到新的无线电台的能力的声音系统 预定的广播电台正在广播听众喜欢的内容。 在一个实施例中，声音系统包括用于调谐到无线电台的频率并用于将由无线电台发射的无线电信号转换成音频信号的调谐器; 用于存储第一组模板的存储单元，其中所述第一组模板对应于一组歌曲，节目，广告或由所述声音系统的用户不喜欢的其他内容; 以及识别处理器，其耦合到所述调谐器和所述存储器单元，用于接收所述音频信号，从所述音频信号生成模板，以及将所生成的模板与所述第一组模板中的至少一个模板进行比较。 如果其中一个生成的模板与第一组模板中的一个模板匹配，则调谐器将自动调谐到新的无线电台。 以这种方式，当当前无线电台广播声音系统的用户已经表示不喜欢的内容时，声音系统自动调谐到新的无线电台。

公开(公告)号：US20050264395A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11068652

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Thierry Bassi

Inventor： Thierry Bassi

IPC: H04B3/02 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: H04L12/2801 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04N7/0125 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4623

Abstract: The invention sets out to make it possible to distribute multiple decoders usable in the home of a subscriber. The decoders using one and the same subscription will have to communicate with one another to operate. This communication is facilitated by the cable allowing the transmission of services into the home. The emission and reception power of the signals implementing this communication is managed in such a way as to preclude this communication between two neighbouring homes by the service distribution equipment, in the case of a communal distribution of these services.

Abstract translation: 本发明规定可以分配可用于用户住宅的多个解码器。 使用同一订阅的解码器将必须彼此通信以进行操作。 这种通信通过允许将服务传输到家庭的电缆来促进。 在这些服务的公共分配的情况下，实施该通信的信号的发射和接收功率以这样的方式被管理，以排除服务分配设备在两个相邻家庭之间的这种通信。