公开(公告)号：US20050157215A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10940107

申请日：2004-09-13

Applicant: Dan Minnick ,  David Kummer ,  Gary Dalmadge ,  Stephen Bartlett

Inventor： Dan Minnick ,  David Kummer ,  Gary Dalmadge ,  Stephen Bartlett

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4586

Abstract: Methods and Apparatuses are disclosed that allow a television converter device to determine when a channel selector in the device is inactive.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许电视转换器设备确定设备中的频道选择器何时不活动的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US09088763B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13614899

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/458

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A method for recording multiple pieces of content with a single tuner. A content delivery network can include multiple channels organized into bands with several channels per band. These bands can be transmitted on an up-link such as to a satellite. The bands can be relayed to receivers at the end user locations. The end user receivers can tune to one, two, or some other fraction of the total number of transmitted bands. When a user selects a program to view and/or record, a tuner of the receiver tunes to the band that includes the channel that includes the program. The method prompts the user regarding the other channels that form the set of channels on that band, and solicits input for recording one or more concurrent programs of the band, which can all be recorded on the single receiving tuner.

Abstract translation: 用单个调谐器记录多个内容的方法。 内容传送网络可以包括被组织成具有每频带多个频道的频带的多个频道。 这些频带可以在诸如卫星的上行链路上传输。 频段可以在最终用户位置被中继到接收机。 终端用户接收机可以调谐到传输频带总数的一个，两个或其他部分。 当用户选择节目来观看和/或记录时，接收机的调谐器调谐到包括节目的频道的频带。 该方法提示用户关于在该频带上形成频道组的其他频道，并且请求用于记录频带的一个或多个并发节目的输入，这些节目都可以记录在单个接收调谐器上。

公开(公告)号：US20130055305A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13614899

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

IPC: H04N21/2347

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A method for recording multiple pieces of content with a single tuner. A content delivery network can include multiple channels organized into bands with several channels per band. These bands can be transmitted on an up-link such as to a satellite. The bands can be relayed to receivers at the end user locations. The end user receivers can tune to one, two, or some other fraction of the total number of transmitted bands. When a user selects a program to view and/or record, a tuner of the receiver tunes to the band that includes the channel that includes the program. The method prompts the user regarding the other channels that form the set of channels on that band, and solicits input for recording one or more concurrent programs of the band, which can all be recorded on the single receiving tuner.

Abstract translation: 用单个调谐器记录多个内容的方法。 内容传送网络可以包括被组织成具有每频带多个频道的频带的多个频道。 这些频带可以在诸如卫星的上行链路上传输。 频段可以在最终用户位置被中继到接收机。 终端用户接收机可以调谐到传输频带总数的一个，两个或其他部分。 当用户选择节目来观看和/或记录时，接收机的调谐器调谐到包括节目的频道的频带。 该方法提示用户关于在该频带上形成频道组的其他频道，并且请求用于记录频带的一个或多个并发节目的输入，这些节目都可以记录在单个接收调谐器上。

公开(公告)号：US20110038615A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12906880

申请日：2010-10-18

Applicant: Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick, JR. ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa, III ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

Inventor： Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick, JR. ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa, III ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

IPC: H04N5/783

CPC classification number: G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B2220/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved digital recording and presentation of broadcast information is disclosed. Received broadcast data, which may include video, audio, private, or other data, relating to one or more particular content programs, is presented from an input section to a buffer and recorded directly onto a storage device without any intelligent parsing, such as indexing, and without any manipulation by intermediate hardware or software functions. Upon normal presentation, statistics may be generated to determine the ideal number of frames to skip, the number of bytes to seek, and the size of data files to read from the storage device during time-shifted presentation. Algorithms and processes are provided to dynamically optimize time-shifted presentation. In this way, data may be captured to the storage device more efficiently and economically, and the time-shifted presentation operations may be performed in a smoother, more nuanced manner with the application of appropriate probabilistic algorithms.

公开(公告)号：US07826712B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11512583

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick, Jr. ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa, III ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

Inventor： Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick, Jr. ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa, III ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B2220/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved digital recording and presentation of broadcast information is disclosed. Received broadcast data, which may include video, audio, private, or other data, relating to one or more particular content programs, is presented from an input section to a buffer and recorded directly onto a storage device without any intelligent parsing, such as indexing, and without any manipulation by intermediate hardware or software functions. Upon normal presentation, statistics are generated to determine the ideal number of frames to skip, the number of bytes to seek, and the size of data files to read from storage during time-shifted presentation. Algorithms and processes are provided to dynamically optimize time-shifted presentation. In this way, data may be captured to the storage device more efficiently and economically, and the time-shifted presentation operations can easily be performed in a smoother, more nuanced manner with the application of appropriate probabilistic algorithms.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于改进广播信息的数字记录和呈现的方法和装置。 从输入部分向缓冲器呈现与包含视频，音频，专用或其他数据有关的接收的广播数据，并将其直接记录在存储设备上，而无需任何智能解析，例如索引 ，并且不受中间硬件或软件功能的任何操纵。 在正常呈现时，生成统计信息以确定要跳过的理想帧数，要查找的字节数以及在时移显示期间从存储器读取的数据文件的大小。 提供算法和过程来动态优化时移显示。 以这种方式，可以更有效和经济地将数据捕获到存储设备，并且通过应用适当的概率算法，可以以更平滑，更细微的方式来容易地执行时移显示操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080056682A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11512583

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

Inventor： Dan Minnick ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Mark Templeman ,  John D. Hamrick ,  Jay P. Carlson ,  Yunfeng Yang ,  Manuel Novoa ,  Rui Ding ,  Seth Byerley

IPC: H04N7/26

CPC classification number: G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B2220/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved digital recording and presentation of broadcast information is disclosed. Received broadcast data, which may include video, audio, private, or other data, relating to one or more particular content programs, is presented from an input section to a buffer and recorded directly onto a storage device without any intelligent parsing, such as indexing, and without any manipulation by intermediate hardware or software functions. Upon normal presentation, statistics are generated to determine the ideal number of frames to skip, the number of bytes to seek, and the size of data files to read from storage during time-shifted presentation. Algorithms and processes are provided to dynamically optimize time-shifted presentation. In this way, data may be captured to the storage device more efficiently and economically, and the time-shifted presentation operations can easily be performed in a smoother, more nuanced manner with the application of appropriate probabilistic algorithms.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于改进广播信息的数字记录和呈现的方法和装置。 从输入部分向缓冲器呈现与包含视频，音频，专用或其他数据有关的接收的广播数据，并将其直接记录在存储设备上，而无需任何智能解析，例如索引 ，并且不受中间硬件或软件功能的任何操纵。 在正常呈现时，生成统计信息以确定要跳过的理想帧数，要查找的字节数以及在时移显示期间从存储器读取的数据文件的大小。 提供算法和过程来动态优化时移显示。 以这种方式，可以更有效和经济地将数据捕获到存储设备，并且通过应用适当的概率算法，可以以更平滑，更细微的方式来容易地执行时移显示操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100162301A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12344056

申请日：2008-12-24

Applicant: Dan Minnick

Inventor： Dan Minnick

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/6332 ,  H04N21/654 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for managing the display of a targeted advertisement. In one embodiment an advancing functionality is inhibited or modified in connection with the display of a stored video or other stored content. In inhibiting or modifying an advancing function a user is forced or otherwise encouraged to watch a directed advertisement. The present invention may include status or indicator information which enables the particular functionality in connection with the targeted advertisement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于管理目标广告的显示的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，与存储的视频或其他存储内容的显示相关联地禁止或修改前进功能。 在禁止或修改推进功能时，迫使或鼓励用户观看定向广告。 本发明可以包括能够实现与目标广告相关联的特定功能的状态或指示符信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050055715A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10655703

申请日：2003-09-05

Applicant: Dan Minnick ,  Stephen Bartlett

Inventor： Dan Minnick ,  Stephen Bartlett

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/16 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/79 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4825

Abstract: The present invention allows the user to correctly record every episode of a recurring program by updating the timing of the record for the instances of the recurring program. In addition, the present invention allows the user to record multiple episodes of a television program shown on one or more channels, regardless of when these episodes will play. The present invention also ensures that identical episodes are not recorded.

Abstract translation: 本发明允许用户通过更新重复程序的实例的记录的定时来正确记录重复程序的每一集。 此外，本发明允许用户记录在一个或多个频道上显示的电视节目的多个剧集，而不管这些剧集何时播放。 本发明还确保不记录相同的情节。