Content distribution system and method for optimizing multiplexed transport channels
    53.
    发明授权
    Content distribution system and method for optimizing multiplexed transport channels 有权
    内容分发系统及优化多路传输通道的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09032458B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US13593874

    申请日:2012-08-24

    Applicant: Glenn Altchek

    Inventor: Glenn Altchek

    Abstract: A content distribution system includes a distribution center, a processor, a switch, and first and second multiplexers. The distribution center receives and applies program content on program channels. The processor identifies subsets of the program channels in response to a respective score associated with the program channels. The switch couples the distribution center to the multiplexers. The switch applies program channels to respective inputs of the first and second multiplexers in response to the processor. A method for optimizing a multiplexed transport channel includes the steps of identifying a set of program channels designated for distribution via the multiplexed transport channel, arranging the set of program channels in subsets, the program channels within a subset grouped in accordance with a viewing score, multiplexing the program channels of the subsets to a respective transport channel and applying the respective transport channels to a distribution medium for delivery to the destination.

    Abstract translation: 内容分发系统包括分发中心,处理器,交换机以及第一和第二多路复用器。 配送中心在节目频道上接收和应用节目内容。 处理器响应于与节目频道相关联的相应分数来识别节目频道的子集。 交换机将配送中心耦合到多路复用器。 响应于处理器,该开关将程序通道应用于第一和第二多路复用器的相应输入。 用于优化复用传输信道的方法包括以下步骤:识别经由复用的传输信道指定用于分发的节目信道集合,将子集中的节目频道集合,根据观看分数分组的子集内的节目频道, 将子集的节目频道复用到相应的传输信道,并将相应的传输信道应用于分发媒体以传送到目的地。

    Method of management of trick mode commands destined to control a digital content streaming server
    54.
    发明授权
    Method of management of trick mode commands destined to control a digital content streaming server 有权
    用于控制数字内容流服务器的特技模式命令的管理方法

    公开(公告)号:US09032455B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US12589718

    申请日:2009-10-27

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of management of trick mode commands destined to control a digital content streaming server. In order to manage the transmission of trick mode commands from multiple trick mode command issuers, the method comprises: a step of reception of at least one trick mode command from at least one command issuer, a step of determination of elapsed time between the received command and a last transmitted command, and a step of transmission of the received command to the at least a digital content streaming server if none of determined conditions applies, whereby the determined conditions comprises: if the elapsed time is smaller than a determined first delay; and if the command issuer of the received command does not have highest issuer rights allowing the issuer to derogate from respecting of the determined first delay.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制数字内容流服务器的特技模式命令的管理方法。 为了管理来自多个特技模式命令发布者的特技模式命令的传输,该方法包括:从至少一个命令发布者接收至少一个特技模式命令的步骤,确定所接收的命令之间的经过时间的步骤 以及最后发送的命令,以及如果没有确定的条件适用,则将所接收的命令发送到所述至少一个数字内容流服务器的步骤,由此所确定的条件包括:如果所经过的时间小于所确定的第一延迟; 并且如果所接收的命令的命令发布者没有最高的颁发者权限,允许发行者减损所确定的第一延迟。

    PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH VIDEO-ON-DEMAND BROWSING
    57.
    发明申请
    PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH VIDEO-ON-DEMAND BROWSING 有权
    具有视频播放功能的程序指南系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150106850A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14579983

    申请日:2014-12-22

    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis

    Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a viewer may direct a television to simultaneously display a selected television program and a program guide display. A viewer may use the program guide display to browse available video-on-demand (VOD) while continuing to view a previously selected program in the background. The viewer may browse through video-on-demand programs on the program guide display using a variety of keys on a remote control unit. The viewer may direct the program guide to order a given video-on-demand program, and set a desired broadcast time for that program.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统,其中观众可以引导电视同时显示所选择的电视节目和节目指南显示。 观众可以使用节目指南显示来浏览可用的视频点播(VOD),同时继续在后台查看先前选择的节目。 观众可以使用遥控器上的各种按键浏览节目指南显示上的视频点播节目。 观众可以指导节目指南来订购给定的视频点播节目,并为该节目设置所需的广播时间。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUSINESS-BASED NETWORK RESOURCE ALLOCATION
    58.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUSINESS-BASED NETWORK RESOURCE ALLOCATION 有权
    基于业务的网络资源分配方法与设备

    公开(公告)号:US20150082362A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-19

    申请号:US14462339

    申请日:2014-08-18

    Inventor: Charles A. Hasek

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for optimizing the distribution and delivery of content within a content-based network based on e.g., business or revenue considerations. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network that utilizes a Global Session Resource Manager (GSRM). The GSRM processes subscriber program viewing requests to identify options available to fulfill the request (including, e.g., providing free on-demand (FOD), standard definition on-demand (SVOD), and/or high definition on-demand (HDVOD) content), and evaluate these options to determine the one that optimizes network revenue or profit. The GSRM performs this identification and evaluation process by considering various parameters including network resource (e.g., bandwidth) availability, and different revenue and profit implications for different classes of service, the individual or collective demographic or other profile of network subscribers, and other business or operational rules programmed by the operator of the network. Business methods based on such network optimization are also described.

    Abstract translation: 基于例如业务或收入考虑,优化基于内容的网络内的内容的分发和传递的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,网络包括利用全局会话资源管理器(GSRM)的有线电视网络。 GSRM处理订阅者节目查看请求以识别可用于完成请求的选项(包括例如提供免费点播(FOD),按需标准清晰度(SVOD)和/或高清晰度点播(HDVOD)内容 ),并评估这些选项来确定优化网络收入或利润的选项。 GSRM通过考虑包括网络资源(例如,带宽)可用性以及不同类别的服务,网络用户的个人或集体人口统计或其他简档以及其他业务的不同收入和利润影响的各种参数来执行该识别和评估过程, 操作规则由网络运营商编程。 还描述了基于这样的网络优化的业务方法。

    METHOD, TERMINAL, AND SERVER FOR IMPLEMENTING FAST PLAYOUT
    59.
    发明申请
    METHOD, TERMINAL, AND SERVER FOR IMPLEMENTING FAST PLAYOUT 审中-公开
    用于实施快速播放的方法,终端和服务器

    公开(公告)号:US20150074241A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-12

    申请号:US14540851

    申请日:2014-11-13

    Abstract: A method for implementing fast playout includes receiving a fast playout request sent by a client, where the fast playout request comprises a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) corresponding to content of a media file with a specified multiple of regular playout rate by the client, and the specified multiple of regular playout rate is determined by the client according to obtained media presentation description; and obtaining a content segment corresponding to the media file with the specified multiple of regular playout rate according to the URL, and sending a fast playout response to the client, where the fast playout response comprises the content segment corresponding to the media file with the specified multiple of regular playout rate. Therefore, fast online playing is implemented, and user experience is improved at the same time.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于实现快速播放的方法包括接收由客户端发送的快速播放请求,其中快速播放请求包括与客户端具有规定播放速率的指定倍数的媒体文件的内容对应的统一资源定位符(URL),以及 根据获得的媒体呈现描述,客户端确定规定播放速率的指定倍数; 并根据URL获得具有规定播放次数的多媒体文件的内容片段,并向客户端发送快速播放响应,其中快速播放响应包括与具有指定的媒体文件相对应的内容段 多播定时播放率。 因此,实现了快速在线播放,同时改善了用户体验。

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