公开(公告)号：US07529263B1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US10345870

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: Carlton J. Sparrell ,  Alexander D. Vasilevsky ,  Chester Ruszczyk ,  Jinyou Zhang

Inventor： Carlton J. Sparrell ,  Alexander D. Vasilevsky ,  Chester Ruszczyk ,  Jinyou Zhang

IPC: H04L12/64

CPC classification number: H04L12/2838 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/13 ,  H04L47/2475 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  Y02D70/10

Abstract: A centralized interactive TV recording and reproduction system linking several “Quality of Service” (QoS) reproduction and control units (such as television and audio reproduction receivers), as well as high bandwidth non-QoS legacy devices such as PCs, via a Home Area Network (HAN) to a centralized media server, has novel traffic control to prevent non-QoS devices from establishing and maintaining high-bandwidth network connections during the real-time transmission of media (video and/or audio) information from the media server to the QoS devices. In the preferred embodiment, the media server also contains a gateway device for connecting the HAN to a Wide Area Network, Metropolitan Area Network, and/or the Internet, and the media server also receives video and audio signals from sources such as cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcast, etc. The media server also contains a network router. All traffic from non-QoS devices is routed through the media server, and the media server limits the delivery of packets sent from source non-QoS devices to destination non-QoS devices. As a further refinement to prevent interruptions in real-time transmissions of video and audio information to QoS devices, the information can be buffered at the QoS device level.

Abstract translation: 一个集中的交互式电视记录和再现系统，通过家庭区域连接多个“服务质量”（QoS）再现和控制单元（如电视和音频再现接收机）以及高带宽非QoS传统设备（如PC） 网络（HAN）到集中式媒体服务器，具有新颖的流量控制，以防止非QoS设备在从媒体服务器到媒体（视频和/或音频）信息的实时传输期间建立和维护高带宽网络连接 QoS设备。 在优选实施例中，媒体服务器还包括用于将HAN连接到广域网，城域网和/或因特网的网关设备，并且媒体服务器还从源（例如有线，卫星）接收视频和音频信号 ，地面广播等。媒体服务器还包含一个网络路由器。 来自非QoS设备的所有业务通过媒体服务器路由，媒体服务器限制从源非QoS设备发送到目的非QoS设备的数据包传送。 作为进一步改进以防止将视频和音频信息实时传输到QoS设备的中断，可以在QoS设备级别缓冲信息。

公开(公告)号：US06597683B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US09393121

申请日：1999-09-10

Applicant: Stephan Gehring ,  William Lynch ,  Krisnawan Rahardja ,  Gerald Rogerson ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Stephan Gehring ,  William Lynch ,  Krisnawan Rahardja ,  Gerald Rogerson ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: H04B7212

CPC classification number: H04L1/1621 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W72/00 ,  H04W72/042 ,  H04W72/0446 ,  H04W74/08 ,  H04W80/02

Abstract: A Medium Access Control protocol software architecture which comprises a microcode component providing the protocol implementation level functions and an engine component providing hardware level functions. The Medium Access Control protocol and method for use in a network system allows for centralized management of all MAC-level services by a master device. The Medium Access Control protocol provides an improved protocol message throughput via the sequence retransmission request protocol scheme. The Medium Access Control protocol provides a reduced data transmission latency and provides dynamic allocation of data slots within a Time Division Multiple Access frame definition. The Medium Access Control protocol also provides a set of failure management functions and power control support.

Abstract translation: 一种媒体访问控制协议软件架构，其包括提供协议实现级别功能的微代码组件和提供硬件级功能的引擎组件。 用于网络系统的介质访问控制协议和方法允许由主设备对所有MAC级服务进行集中管理。 媒体访问控制协议通过序列重传请求协议方案提供改进的协议消息吞吐量。 介质访问控制协议提供减少的数据传输延迟并且提供时分多址帧定义内的数据时隙的动态分配。 媒体访问控制协议还提供了一组故障管理功能和电源控制支持。

公开(公告)号：US20090165056A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11960414

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A set top terminal includes a tuner for receiving SDV programs over a content delivery system, an SDV module for coordinating SDV sessions in cooperation with an SDV manager associated with the content delivery system, and a DVR module for coordinating storage and playback of SDV programs received over the content delivery system. The SDV module is configured to transmit a message over the content delivery system substantially in advance of a time at which an upcoming SDV program is scheduled to be recorded by the DVR module. The message specifies when the upcoming SDV program has been scheduled for recording. A processor operationally associated with the tuner, the SDV module and the DVR module.

Abstract translation: 机顶终端包括用于通过内容传送系统接收SDV节目的调谐器，与与内容传送系统相关联的SDV管理器协调SDV会话的SDV模块，以及用于协调接收到的SDV节目的存储和播放的DVR模块 在内容传递系统上。 SDV模块被配置为基本上在即将到来的SDV节目被调度以由DVR模块记录的时间之前通过内容传送系统发送消息。 该消息指定即将到来的SDV节目何时安排进行录制。 与调谐器，SDV模块和DVR模块操作相关的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20090067420A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11853354

申请日：2007-09-11

Applicant: Sathyam Ganesan ,  Marie Jose Montpetit ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Sathyam Ganesan ,  Marie Jose Montpetit ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04W4/023 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L67/18

Abstract: A device is operable to determine location of a packet-switched device, and the location is used to provide location-based services for the packet-switched device. The device includes an interface receiving a message. The message includes a tag inserted by an access point between the packet-switched device and the device. A database stores a plurality of tags and a location for each tag. The device parses the received message to identify the tag, and performs a lookup on the database using the tag to determine a corresponding location for the tag. This location is an estimation of a location of the packet-switched device, and the location is operable to be used to provide a location-based service for the packet-switched device.

Abstract translation: 设备可操作以确定分组交换设备的位置，并且该位置用于为分组交换设备提供基于位置的服务。 该设备包括接收消息的接口。 消息包括由分组交换设备和设备之间的接入点插入的标签。 数据库存储多个标签和每个标签的位置。 设备解析接收到的消息以识别标签，并使用标签对数据库执行查找，以确定标签的相应位置。 该位置是分组交换设备的位置的估计，并且该位置可操作地用于为分组交换设备提供基于位置的服务。

公开(公告)号：US20080168503A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11620944

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: A system and a method for alerting a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) viewer as to content that meets a predefined criteria of the viewer embedded within a real-time internet web feed and allowing the viewer to elect to view and/or record detected content that meets such criteria while viewing other content.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法，用于向数字录像机（DVR）查看器提醒符合嵌入在实时互联网网络馈送内的观看者的预定标准的内容，并允许观众选择查看和/或记录检测到的内容， 在查看其他内容时符合这些标准。

公开(公告)号：US20080142579A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11610863

申请日：2006-12-14

Applicant: Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/9554

Abstract: A content-carrying device, such as, for example, a sheet of photographic paper having a photographic image content printed on it, has a key device secured to it that is programmed with information that associates the content-carrying device with content that is related to the content printed on the content-carrying device. A recipient of the content-carrying device may use a key reader to read the information programmed into the key device to access this other related content, which may be stored in electronic form on a storage device at a location designated by the key information.

Abstract translation: 诸如例如在其上印有摄影图像内容的照相纸的内容传送装置具有固定到其上的密钥装置，该密钥装置被编程有将内容携带装置与相关内容相关联的信息 涉及打印在内容传送设备上的内容。 内容承载设备的接收者可以使用密钥读取器来读取编入密钥设备中的信息来访问这个其他相关内容，该内容可以以电子形式存储在由密钥信息指定的位置的存储设备上。

公开(公告)号：US06944148B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US09393122

申请日：1999-09-10

Applicant: Stephan W. Gehring ,  Krisnawan Rahardja ,  Carlton J Sparrell

Inventor： Stephan W. Gehring ,  Krisnawan Rahardja ,  Carlton J Sparrell

IPC: H04J3/06 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04B7/212

CPC classification number: H04J3/1682 ,  H04J3/0638

Abstract: A reliable Medium Access Control layer protocol and method employing centralized management of communication in a Time Division Multiple Access network architecture. The Medium Access Control layer protocol implements Quality of Service guaranties to the layers of the Open Systems Interconnection reference model above the Medium Access Control layer by providing guaranteed bandwidth links within the bandwidth range specified by those layers. The Medium Access Control layer protocol further provides variable data slot requisition, variable data slot allocation, dynamic data slot reallocation, and data slot deallocation.

Abstract translation: 一种可靠的媒体访问控制层协议和方法，采用时分多址网络架构中的通信集中管理。 媒体访问控制层协议通过在这些层指定的带宽范围内提供有保证的带宽链路，为媒体访问控制层上的开放系统互连参考模型的层级实施服务质量保证。 媒体访问控制层协议进一步提供可变数据时隙请求，可变数据时隙分配，动态数据时隙重新分配和数据时隙解除分配。

公开(公告)号：US06658053B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09408414

申请日：1999-09-29

Applicant: G. Roberto Aiello ,  Gerald Rogerson ,  Jacob Tuft ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： G. Roberto Aiello ,  Gerald Rogerson ,  Jacob Tuft ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: H04B346

CPC classification number: H03K7/10 ,  H03K12/00 ,  H04B1/7174

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a baseband signal from a data pulse to approximate a filter transfer function is disclosed. The method comprises generating the data pulse, generating a plurality of delayed short pulses from the data pulse, and generating an output baseband signal from the of delayed pulses. The apparatus for generating a baseband signal from a data pulse to approximate a filter transfer function, comprises an input node coupled to the data pulse, an output node, a pull-up circuit coupled to said output node which generates positive going excursions of the baseband signal, and a pull-down circuit coupled to said output node which generates negative going excursions of the baseband signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从数据脉冲产生基带信号以近似滤波器传递函数的方法和装置。 该方法包括产生数据脉冲，从数据脉冲产生多个延迟的短脉冲，以及从延迟脉冲产生输出基带信号。 用于从数据脉冲生成基带信号以近似滤波器传递函数的装置包括耦合到数据脉冲的输入节点，输出节点，耦合到所述输出节点的上拉电路，其产生基带的正向偏移 信号和耦合到所述输出节点的下拉电路，其产生基带信号的负向偏移。

公开(公告)号：US07844460B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11675139

申请日：2007-02-15

Applicant: Michael L. Charlier ,  Sergey N. Baranov ,  Joong Thye Lee ,  Carlton J. Sparrell ,  Yaxin Zhang

Inventor： Michael L. Charlier ,  Sergey N. Baranov ,  Joong Thye Lee ,  Carlton J. Sparrell ,  Yaxin Zhang

IPC: G10L15/18

CPC classification number: G10L15/1822 ,  G10L2015/088

Abstract: A system [100] includes an audio reception device [105] to receive audio from a person speaking and convert the audio to a text format. An intelligent agent [110] receives the text format and detects at least one key term in the text format based on predetermined criteria. A logic engine [115] compares the at least one key term with a listener knowledge base [125] corresponding to a listener to determine context information corresponding to the at least one key term. A search device [135] searches for multimedia content corresponding to the context information. A communication device [150] communicates display content comprising at least one of: the multimedia content, and a link to the multimedia content to an electronic display device [155] adapted to display the display content.

Abstract translation: 系统[100]包括音频接收装置[105]，用于从说话者接收音频并将音频转换为文本格式。 智能代理[110]接收文本格式并基于预定标准检测文本格式中的至少一个关键词。 逻辑引擎将至少一个关键词与对应于收听者的收听者知识库[125]进行比较，以确定与至少一个关键词对应的上下文信息。 搜索设备[135]搜索与上下文信息相对应的多媒体内容。 通信设备[150]将包括以下至少一个的显示内容传送：多媒体内容和到多媒体内容的链接到适于显示显示内容的电子显示设备155。

公开(公告)号：US20100088292A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12245235

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Thomas M. Tirpak ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

Inventor： Thomas M. Tirpak ,  Carlton J. Sparrell

IPC: G06F7/06 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L65/605 ,  H04L65/4084

Abstract: A method of collaborative transcoding includes discovering capabilities of devices within a network; exchanging information about content stored within the network; anticipating a request for a content item in a target format; identifying a location of the content item by referencing the information about content stored within the network; and, if the content item is not in the target format, selecting a the device within the network to transcode the content into the target format. A system for collaborative transcoding includes a network, the network comprising a first networked device and at least one other networked device, the first networked device receiving a request for a content item in a target format; a shared content history; the shared content history comprising a list of content available on the network, the first networked device searching the shared content history to determine if another networked device can provide the content item; a capability list comprising a native format and transcoding capabilities of the networked devices, the first networked device searching the capability list to determine if any the networked device is configured to transcode the content item from a source format to a target format.

Abstract translation: 协作代码转换的方法包括发现网络内的设备的能力; 交换关于存储在网络内的内容的信息; 预期以目标格式对内容项目的请求; 通过参考关于存储在网络内的内容的信息来识别内容项的位置; 并且如果内容项目不是目标格式，则选择网络内的设备将内容转码为目标格式。 用于协同转码的系统包括网络，所述网络包括第一联网设备和至少一个其他联网设备，所述第一联网设备以目标格式接收对内容项目的请求; 共享内容历史; 所述共享内容历史包括在所述网络上可用的内容的列表，所述第一联网设备搜索所述共享内容历史以确定其他联网设备是否可以提供所述内容项; 包括本地格式和所述联网设备的代码转换能力的能力列表，所述第一联网设备搜索所述能力列表以确定所述联网设备是否被配置为将内容项目从源格式转码为目标格式。