公开(公告)号：US08789126B1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13221063

申请日：2011-08-30

Applicant: Yousef Wasef Nijim ,  Jay P. Langa ,  Daniel D. Lam

Inventor： Yousef Wasef Nijim ,  Jay P. Langa ,  Daniel D. Lam

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4333

Abstract: A system, method and device for swapping display configurations between viewing devices. The system allows for swapping channels back and forth between the TV and the media device. A user and devices associated with the user are registered with the system. A swap setup is configured by setting swap configuration information. Swap functionality is provided to the registered devices. A swap initiation signal is received at the registered devices and display configurations are swapped between the registered devices.

Abstract translation: 用于在观看设备之间交换显示配置的系统，方法和设备。 该系统允许在TV和媒体设备之间来回切换频道。 与用户相关联的用户和设备被注册到系统。 通过设置交换配置信息配置交换设置。 向注册的设备提供交换功能。 在注册的设备处接收到交换启动信号，并且在注册的设备之间交换显示配置。

公开(公告)号：US08763053B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US09540177

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Christopher W. B. Goode ,  Donald F. Gordon ,  Geoff Cleary

Inventor： Christopher W. B. Goode ,  Donald F. Gordon ,  Geoff Cleary

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/23109 ,  H04N21/23439

Abstract: A file system that integrates trick play and standard play video information (movies or other video assets) into a single file. The single file for the video information contains a standard play track, a fast forward track, and a reverse play track that is striped onto a storage medium.

Abstract translation: 将特技播放和标准播放视频信息（电影或其他视频资源）集成到一个文件中的文件系统。 视频信息的单个文件包含条带化到存储介质上的标准播放轨道，快进轨道和反向播放轨道。

公开(公告)号：US08762576B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13332356

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Edgar V. Shrum, Jr. ,  Francisco Gonzalez

Inventor： Edgar V. Shrum, Jr. ,  Francisco Gonzalez

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/2823 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L67/303

Abstract: Side loading of content elements is provided. A selection of a content element from a terminal device may be received and a content format associated with the terminal device may be identified. If the content element is not available in the identified content format, the content element may be transcoded from a current content format to the identified content format and the content element may be transferred to the terminal device in the identified content format.

公开(公告)号：US20140153584A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13690768

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Jeff Finkelstein

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0067 ,  H04L5/0064 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04L47/50 ,  H04Q11/0071

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing content over various mediums in a service provider network are disclosed. Such mediums may include an optical fiber and a cable line having a bandwidth less than that associated with the optical fiber. In certain embodiments herein, content may be distributed over the cable line, or relatively low bandwidth medium, according to characteristics of the optical fiber, or relatively high bandwidth medium. In one embodiment, data packets may be scheduled using first in first out (FIFO) scheduling for distribution over the cable line using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Using this approach, increased bandwidths may be achieved over cable lines. Additionally, certain embodiments herein are directed to maintaining a forward/reverse channel split, which may exist in a PON, over a cable line. Further, certain embodiments herein may relate to dynamic allocation of subcarriers in an OFDM signal in response to changes in quality of service.

Abstract translation: 公开了在服务提供商网络中通过各种介质分发内容的系统和方法。 这种介质可以包括具有小于与光纤相关联的带宽的光纤和电缆线。 在本文的某些实施例中，内容可以根据光纤的特性或相对高带宽的介质分布在电缆线路或相对低带宽的介质上。 在一个实施例中，数据分组可以使用先进先出（FIFO）调度进行调度，以使用正交频分复用（OFDM）通过电缆线分布。 使用这种方法，可以通过电缆线路实现增加的带宽。 此外，这里的某些实施例涉及通过电缆线路维持可能存在于PON中的前向/反向信道分离。 此外，这里的某些实施例可以涉及响应于服务质量的变化的OFDM信号中的子载波的动态分配。

公开(公告)号：US08661482B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13303035

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Aidan James Smyth ,  Christopher W. B. Goode

Inventor： Aidan James Smyth ,  Christopher W. B. Goode

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing latency caused by information server processing of subscriber request wherein a plurality of content streams defined by a playlist are sequentially provided to a subscriber in a substantially seamless manner and wherein the playlist is updated and otherwise maintained in response to subscriber commands and requests.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减少由用户请求的信息服务器处理引起的等待时间的方法和装置，其中以播放列表定义的多个内容流以基本无缝的方式被顺序地提供给用户，并且其中播放列表被更新并且以其他方式保持以响应于订户命令 和请求。

公开(公告)号：US08638920B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US12843277

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Louis Cutajar

Inventor： Louis Cutajar

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/5234 ,  H04M2201/12

Abstract: Management of call center call routing is provided. Service calls directed to a call center may be monitored according to a variety of parameters such as associated line of business, date, time, and call volume. Calls directed to an internal call center may be routed to an alternate call center for processing as required or needed by the provider of the internal call center. For each type of incoming service call, a maximum call count or percentage-based call count may be established to facilitate efficient routing of service calls to the internal call center or to an alternate call center to ensure that no more than a specified number of calls are routed to a given call center. Real time and summary reporting may be generated to allow call center management personnel to monitor and manage service call routing to one or more internal and/or alternate call centers.

Abstract translation: 提供呼叫中心呼叫路由管理。 可以根据各种参数（例如相关业务线，日期，时间和通话量）来监视定向到呼叫中心的服务呼叫。 针对内部呼叫中心的呼叫可以被路由到备用呼叫中心，以便根据内部呼叫中心的提供者的需要或需要进行处理。 对于每种类型的进入服务呼叫，可以建立最大呼叫计数或基于百分比的呼叫计数，以促进服务呼叫到内部呼叫中心或替代呼叫中心的有效路由，以确保不超过指定数量的呼叫 被路由到给定的呼叫中心。 可以生成实时和总结报告，以允许呼叫中心管理人员监视和管理到一个或多个内部和/或替代呼叫中心的服务呼叫路由。

公开(公告)号：US08635495B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12947628

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: Bruce Dexter Beeco ,  Ian Derrick Tabb

Inventor： Bruce Dexter Beeco ,  Ian Derrick Tabb

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: H04L41/0677 ,  H04L41/12 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/36 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S40/164 ,  Y04S40/166

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying a possible failure in a power network are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving network device status information for multiple network devices in communication with a communications network and capable of receiving primary power from a power network; and determining that a possible power network failure exists based on a first portion of the network devices associated with an inactive status and a second portion of the network devices associated with an active status, wherein the first portion comprises network devices without battery back-up capabilities and the second portion comprises network devices with battery back-up capabilities.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于分类电力网络故障的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种方法可以包括：接收与通信网络通信并能够从电力网络接收主要功率的多个网络设备的网络设备状态信息; 以及基于与非活动状态相关联的所述网络设备的第一部分和与活动状态相关联的所述网络设备的第二部分来确定存在可能的电力网络故障，其中所述第一部分包括没有电池备份能力的网络设备 而第二部分包括具有电池备份功能的网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US08621511B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US10258980

申请日：2001-05-03

Applicant: Bruce Plotnick ,  George Edward Breen ,  Ayisha Mertens

Inventor： Bruce Plotnick ,  George Edward Breen ,  Ayisha Mertens

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/422 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8166 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A television converter system (16) comprises a receiver (94) for receiving a transmission signal from a transmission signal source. A processor (24) in the converter is capable of executing a plurality of independently executable application programs. A first one of the plurality of programs has a focused execution state. The remaining one or more application programs have a defocused execution state. The processor generates an application program output signal from the application program that currently has the focused execution state. An output provides either the transmission signal or the application program output signal for display on a television display. An input is received, requesting a transfer of focus from the first one of the plurality of programs to a second one of the plurality of application programs. The focus is transferred from the first application program to the second one of the plurality of programs for display on the television display.

公开(公告)号：USD692867S1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US29441963

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.

Designer： Pujan Roka

公开(公告)号：US20130291002A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13455610

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Keith Alan Rothschild ,  Muhammad Asif Raza

Inventor： Keith Alan Rothschild ,  Muhammad Asif Raza

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving from a first server a client specific information, transmitting a manifest request to a second server, the manifest request incorporating the client specific information, and receiving from the second server a manifest file. The manifest file may be associated with programming content divided into a plurality of segments. At least one of the plurality of segments may be based in part on the client specific information.

Abstract translation: 用于从第一服务器接收客户端特定信息，向第二服务器发送清单请求的系统和方法，包含客户端特定信息的清单请求，以及从第二服务器接收清单文件。 清单文件可以与分成多个段的编程内容相关联。 多个段中的至少一个可以部分地基于客户端特定信息。