公开(公告)号：US09602892B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US15011616

申请日：2016-01-31

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu ,  Bok Knun Randolph Chung

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/234 ,  G06K9/62 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/278

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  G06K9/6201 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/278 ,  H04N21/4666 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A system includes a television set for displaying a video for a viewer. The television set connects to a persona television system over a data network and sends a request for a television show for a persona to the persona television system. A “persona” includes a character representation of a person other than the viewer, an event, or a group. The persona television system selects a television show based on the persona. The persona television system sends to the television set a show description of the television show. The show description includes video source information about video source such that the television set can obtain television show from video source. In this manner, a data network video is automatically selected as a television show based on a persona and provided to the television set, increasing the ease with which the viewer can identify video choices of interest.

公开(公告)号：US09386351B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14324949

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu ,  John Chiong

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/437

CPC classification number: H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: In a method and system for selecting an advertisement for video on demand, a video player is connected to a video content provider over a network via an access gateway. The video content provider receives a request for a video content from the video player, determines a popularity count for the video content and a geographical area for the video player, selects the advertisement based on the popularity count and the geographical area, and sends the video content combined with the advertisement to the video player. In one embodiment, the advertisement has a corresponding advertisement rule with an advertising condition which specifies a required popularity count and geographical area. If the advertisement condition is satisfied, then the advertisement is selected. In this manner, an advertisement for video on demand is selected based upon both demographics information and location of the video player increasing the effectiveness of the advertisement.

Abstract translation: 在用于根据需要选择用于视频的广告的方法和系统中，视频播放器经由接入网关通过网络连接到视频内容提供商。 视频内容提供者从视频播放器接收到视频内容的请求，确定视频内容的流行度计数和视频播放器的地理区域，基于流行度计数和地理区域选择广告，并发送视频 内容结合广告给视频播放器。 在一个实施例中，广告具有相应的广告规则，其具有指定所需流行度计数和地理区域的广告条件。 如果广告条件满足，则选择广告。 以这种方式，基于人口统计信息和视频播放器的位置增加广告的有效性来选择视频点播广告。

公开(公告)号：US09378279B1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14024643

申请日：2013-09-12

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: G10H1/36 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/3074 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: In providing a music program, a personal music player displays personal activity choices. A user selects a personal activity and provides a time duration for the activity. The player sends a request to a music program server for a music program. The request includes the personal activity and the time duration. The music program server selects a music program record from a plurality of music program records that has an activity attribute which matches the personal activity and a program duration which matches or is less than the time duration. The server extracts location information for the music program from the program entry in the music program record, and sends this to the player. The player uses the location information to obtain the music program. In this manner, a music program is provided to a user based on the personal activity of the user.

公开(公告)号：US09247299B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14533088

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N1/00442 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/0122 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for displaying video from a plurality of video streams on a display. It includes an input interface for receiving video data from a plurality of video streams and transferring the video data to a frame controller in communication with a television display. The frame controller causes the video data from each of the plurality of different video streams to be displayed in a separate frame on the television display, and each frame occupying an area of the television display separate from an area occupied by any other frame. The frame controller displays a channel group on the television display. The channel group comprises a list of channels sharing at least one common attribute.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在显示器上显示来自多个视频流的视频的方法和系统。 它包括用于从多个视频流接收视频数据并将视频数据传送到与电视显示器通信的帧控制器的输入接口。 帧控制器使得来自多个不同视频流中的每一个的视频数据被显示在电视显示器上的单独帧中，并且占据电视显示区域的每个帧与任何其他帧占据的区域分开。 帧控制器在电视显示器上显示频道组。 频道组包括共享至少一个共同属性的频道列表。

公开(公告)号：US09137634B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14226832

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: H04M11/04 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/22 ,  H04W76/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/22 ,  H04M3/5116 ,  H04M3/5191 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2242/04 ,  H04M2242/30 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining the location of a caller during an emergency or other telephone call. Before or during a call, a phone system can obtain from one or more sources a subscriber access line identity associated with a subscriber location record that includes a subscriber access line identity attribute and a subscriber location attribute. A phone system can send a query that includes the subscriber access line identity to a subscriber location query system that returns a subscriber location record or a subscriber location to the phone system. The phone system can then display the caller location information to a phone system, an agent or operator so that emergency services can be quickly and accurately dispatched. Using similar procedure and a memory, phone systems can also determine if a subscriber phone has or is changing location. Methods for testing the emergency call capabilities of a subscriber access line.

Abstract translation: 在紧急或其他电话呼叫期间获得呼叫者的位置的方法和系统。 在呼叫之前或期间，电话系统可以从一个或多个源获得与包括用户接入线身份属性和用户位置属性的用户位置记录相关联的用户接入线路标识。 电话系统可以将包括用户接入线路标识的查询发送到向电话系统返回用户位置记录或用户位置的用户位置查询系统。 然后，电话系统可以将呼叫者位置信息显示给电话系统，代理或运营商，以便能够快速准确地发送紧急服务。 使用类似的过程和存储器，电话系统还可以确定用户电话是否具有或正在改变位置。 测试用户接入线路的紧急呼叫能力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09081375B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13676089

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/36 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06F17/3074 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: In providing a music program, a personal music player displays personal activity choices. A user selects a personal activity and provides a time duration for the activity. The player sends a request to a music program server for a music program. The request includes the personal activity and the time duration. The music program server selects a music program record from a plurality of music program records that has an activity attribute which matches the personal activity and a program duration which matches or is less than the time duration. The server extracts location information for the music program from the program entry in the music program record, and sends this to the player. The player uses the location information to obtain the music program. In this manner, a music program is provided to a user based on the personal activity of the user.

Abstract translation: 在提供音乐节目时，个人音乐播放器显示个人活动选择。 用户选择个人活动并提供活动的持续时间。 播放器向音乐节目服务器发送音乐节目的请求。 请求包括个人活动和持续时间。 音乐节目服务器从具有与个人活动相匹配的活动属性和符合或小于持续时间的节目持续时间的多个音乐节目记录中选择音乐节目记录。 服务器从音乐节目记录中的节目条目中提取音乐节目的位置信息，并将其发送给播放器。 播放器使用位置信息来获取音乐节目。 以这种方式，基于用户的个人活动向用户提供音乐节目。

公开(公告)号：US20140349652A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14457643

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: TP Lab Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: H04W36/14

CPC classification number: H04W36/14 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04W36/0066

Abstract: Systems and methods for switching a voice call from an Instant Messaging (IM) based voice network to a second voice network. A telephone adapted to switch a voice call from an Instant Messaging (IM) based voice network to a second voice network.

Abstract translation: 将语音呼叫从基于即时消息（IM）的语音网络切换到第二语音网络的系统和方法。 适用于将语音呼叫从基于即时消息（IM）的语音网络切换到第二语音网络的电话。

公开(公告)号：US08744400B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13929986

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: TP Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Chi Fai Ho ,  Shin Cheung Simon Chiu

IPC: H04M11/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/22 ,  H04M3/5116 ,  H04M3/5191 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2242/04 ,  H04M2242/30 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining the location of a caller during an emergency or other telephone call. Before or during a call, a phone system can obtain from one or more sources a subscriber access line identity associated with a subscriber location record that includes a subscriber access line identity attribute and a subscriber location attribute. A phone system can send a query that includes the subscriber access line identity to a subscriber location query system that returns a subscriber location record or a subscriber location to the phone system. The phone system can then display the caller location information to a phone system, an agent or operator so that emergency services can be quickly and accurately dispatched. Using similar procedure and a memory, phone systems can also determine if a subscriber phone has or is changing location. Methods for testing the emergency call capabilities of a subscriber access line.

Abstract translation: 在紧急或其他电话呼叫期间获得呼叫者的位置的方法和系统。 在呼叫之前或期间，电话系统可以从一个或多个源获得与包括用户接入线标识属性和用户位置属性的用户位置记录相关联的用户接入线路标识。 电话系统可以将包括用户接入线路标识的查询发送到向电话系统返回用户位置记录或用户位置的用户位置查询系统。 然后，电话系统可以将呼叫者位置信息显示给电话系统，代理或运营商，以便能够快速准确地发送紧急服务。 使用类似的过程和存储器，电话系统还可以确定用户电话是否具有或正在改变位置。 测试用户接入线路的紧急呼叫能力的方法。