公开(公告)号：US10691733B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US15660399

申请日：2017-07-26

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: G06F16/00 ,  G06F16/33 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F16/335 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/9537

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for replying to queries based on indexed conversations and context. When a user asks a query, the system monitors the area, determines the other users in the area, and searches its database for a conversation that addresses the query in consideration of the other users present in the area. The system filters the indexed conversations to find conversations with the best matching conversation based on the words of the query as well as the keywords from the conversation. Once the system has determined the best match conversation, the system generates a response to the query based on the indexed conversation and query and then filters out segments of the response based on the other users in the area and other privacy concerns. The system then plays back generated response to the user.

公开(公告)号：US10659470B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US15928011

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for establishing communication with users based on biometric data. For example, in response to determining that a user has a particular biometric state, the media guidance application may present an option to contact another user that is associated with that biometric state.

公开(公告)号：US10564928B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-18

申请号：US15612516

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G10L13/033 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for responding to a voice command at a volume level based on a volume level of the voice command. For example, a media guidance application may detect, through a first voice-operated user device of a plurality of voice-operated user devices, a voice command spoken by a user. The media guidance application may determine a first volume level of the voice command. Based on the volume level of the voice command, the media guidance application may determine that a second voice-operated user device of the plurality of voice-operated user devices is closer to the user than any of the other voice-operated user devices. The media guidance application may generate an audible response, through the second voice-operated user device, at a second volume level that is set based on the first volume level of the voice command.

公开(公告)号：US20190182072A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US15839540

申请日：2017-12-12

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Glen E. Roe ,  Michael McCarty ,  Charles Dawes ,  Milan Patel

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/442 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/2829 ,  G06F3/167 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for translating a non-playback command into a playback modification to encourage a recipient of the command to execute on the command. A media guidance application may determine a command from a first user to a second user. The media guidance application may compare the command to a set of playback operation commands for a media asset that is currently being played back. The media guidance application may determine that the command is not contained within the set of playback operation commands. In response to determining that the command is not contained within the set of commands, the media guidance application may determine whether the second user executes a desired outcome of the command. And in response to determining that the second user does not execute the desired outcome of the command, the media guidance application may determine whether to modify playback of the media asset.

公开(公告)号：US20190034525A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US15660399

申请日：2017-07-26

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F21/62

CPC classification number: G06F16/3344 ,  G06F16/335 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/9537 ,  G06F21/6245

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for replying to queries based on indexed conversations and context. When a user asks a query, the system monitors the area, determines the other users in the area, and searches its database for a conversation that addresses the query in consideration of the other users present in the area. The system filters the indexed conversations to find conversations with the best matching conversation based on the words of the query as well as the keywords from the conversation. Once the system has determined the best match conversation, the system generates a response to the query based on the indexed conversation and query and then filters out segments of the response based on the other users in the area and other privacy concerns. The system then plays back generated response to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20180349093A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15612516

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G10L13/033 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G10L13/033 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L21/034 ,  G10L21/10 ,  G10L25/21 ,  H03G3/3005 ,  H03G3/32 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L2012/2849

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for responding to a voice command at a volume level based on a volume level of the voice command. For example, a media guidance application may detect, through a first voice-operated user device of a plurality of voice-operated user devices, a voice command spoken by a user. The media guidance application may determine a first volume level of the voice command. Based on the volume level of the voice command, the media guidance application may determine that a second voice-operated user device of the plurality of voice-operated user devices is closer to the user than any of the other voice-operated user devices. The media guidance application may generate an audible response, through the second voice-operated user device, at a second volume level that is set based on the first volume level of the voice command.

公开(公告)号：US20180278618A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15928011

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H04L63/0861

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for establishing communication with users based on biometric data. For example, in response to determining that a user has a particular biometric state, the media guidance application may present an option to contact another user that is associated with that biometric state.

公开(公告)号：US10051297B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14722567

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Walter R. Klappert ,  Michael McCarty

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04N21/2385 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/239

Abstract: Systems and methods for allocating media assets to a plurality of transport streams in a mixed service system to allow simultaneous receipt of at least two media assets using a single stream selector are provided. The mix-service content delivery system comprises a content delivery server comprising control circuitry. At a first time, the first instance of the at least two media assets may be allocated to different transport streams. A user request to simultaneously receive the at least two media assets may be received. A viewing history based on the user request may be generated during a predetermined time period. At a second time after the first time, the control circuitry may allocate a second instance of the at least two media assets to a same transport stream of the plurality of transport streams. The allocations may be determined based on the generated viewing history.

公开(公告)号：US20240086453A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18509594

申请日：2023-11-15

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Carla Mack

IPC: G06F16/48 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06F40/289 ,  G10L15/22

CPC classification number: G06F16/48 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06F40/289 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: Automated content generation and delivery may include processing a request for story synthesis using specified content items. The request may, for example, be captured using a microphone of an electronic device and transmitted to a server device. The specified content items may be mapped to a story template. Based on the story template, other content items related to the specified content items may be retrieved from one or more content sources. The content sources may, for example, refer to websites, social media platforms, search engine results, or other data stores. A story may then be synthesized using the specified content items and the other content items, for example, by combining the specified content items and the other content items according to the story template. The synthesized story may then be output, for example, at the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20240056454A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18379007

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor： Michael McCarty ,  Glen E. Roe

IPC: H04L9/40 ,  G06F21/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for establishing communication with users based on biometric data. For example, in response to determining that a user has a particular biometric state, the media guidance application may present an option to contact another user that is associated with that biometric state.