Method and system for embedding MPEG-7 header data to improve digital content queries
    1.
    发明申请
    Method and system for embedding MPEG-7 header data to improve digital content queries 失效
    嵌入MPEG-7标题数据以改进数字内容查询的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20040205510A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-14

    申请号:US10112614

    申请日:2002-03-29

    IPC分类号: G06F017/24

    CPC分类号: G06F17/30899

    摘要: A system and method for augmenting digital material with MPEG-7 content descriptions to enhance searching and selection of the digital material. Pursuant to the collection of content information about the digital material, either through receipt or content characterization, a set of MPEG-7 descriptor schemes and descriptors are created for constituent elements of the content. The MPEG-7 descriptions are structured as META tags, including predetermined opening and closing delimiters, which are inserted within the header field of the digital material. The MPEG-7 content description data may contain multiple content levels describing levels of associated embedded content. By way of example, use of MPEG-7 content descriptions within a web site (or internet transaction session) can improve the speed and accuracy of content selection.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于使用MPEG-7内容描述来增强数字材料以增强数字材料的搜索和选择的系统和方法。 根据收集关于数字资料的内容信息,通过收据或内容表征,为内容的组成元素创建一组MPEG-7描述符方案和描述符。 MPEG-7描述被构造为META标签,包括预定的打开和关闭分隔符,其被插入到数字材料的标题字段内。 MPEG-7内容描述数据可以包含描述相关嵌入内容的级别的多个内容级别。 作为示例,在网站(或互联网交易会话)中使用MPEG-7内容描述可以提高内容选择的速度和准确性。

    Content abstraction layer for use in home network applications
    2.
    发明申请
    Content abstraction layer for use in home network applications 失效
    用于家庭网络应用的内容抽象层

    公开(公告)号:US20030046437A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-06

    申请号:US10045213

    申请日:2001-10-23

    IPC分类号: G06F015/16

    摘要: A network architecture for a network of electronic devices includes a device layer having a plurality of electronic devices interconnected using a network backbone, wherein the plurality of electronic devices each operate using a device native communication protocol. The architecture also includes a device abstraction layer (DAL) which communicates with each of the devices using the device native communication protocols and also presents a unified communication interface to a content abstraction program interface. The content abstraction program interface communicates with the device layer through the unified communication interface of the DAL and includes a set of content services for controlling content on the network. In one embodiment the content abstraction program interface includes a content location system (CLS), a content change notification system (CCNS), and a content engagement system (CES).

    摘要翻译: 用于电子设备网络的网络架构包括具有使用网络主干互连的多个电子设备的设备层,其中所述多个电子设备各自使用设备本地通信协议进行操作。 该架构还包括使用设备本地通信协议与每个设备通信的设备抽象层(DAL),并且还向内容抽象程序接口呈现统一的通信接口。 内容抽象程序接口通过DAL的统一通信接口与设备层通信,并且包括一组用于控制网络内容的内容服务。 在一个实施例中,内容抽象程序接口包括内容定位系统(CLS),内容改变通知系统(CCNS)和内容参与系统(CES)。

    Method and apparatus for creating audio media
    4.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for creating audio media 审中-公开
    用于创建音频媒体的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20020054079A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-09

    申请号:US09745846

    申请日:2000-12-21

    发明人: J. Francis Russel

    IPC分类号: G09G005/00

    摘要: A method of creating a downloadable and printable reproduction of the graphical content that accompanies published digital audio recordings. Data from an archive containing digital graphical content corresponding to a digital audio recording is downloaded and converted by software into an accurate printable reproduction of the graphical content that accompanies commercially available digital audio recordings.

    摘要翻译: 一种创建伴随公布的数字音频记录的图形内容的可下载和可打印的再现的方法。 来自包含与数字音频记录相对应的数字图形内容的存档的数据被软件下载并转换成伴随市售数字音频记录的图形内容的准确的可打印再现。

    Method and apparatus for providing ratings of web sites over the internet
    5.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for providing ratings of web sites over the internet 审中-公开
    通过互联网提供网站评级的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20020046203A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-18

    申请号:US09888231

    申请日:2001-06-22

    IPC分类号: G06F007/00

    CPC分类号: G06F16/9535

    摘要: A method is disclosed for providing an evaluation of a plurality of information sites to a user over a packet-switched network when the user submits a search request through a user interface device in communication with the packet-switched network. The method begins by acquiring a search result, responsive to the search request, which includes network addresses for the plurality of information sites. Next, a plurality of individuals are selected who were previously in communication with at least one of the information sites over the packet-switched network and who meet at least one predefined criterion selected by the user. A plurality of evaluations of at least one of the information sites is retrieved from a database, which are provided by the plurality of individuals. Finally, a rating based on the evaluations is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于当用户通过与分组交换网络通信的用户界面设备提交搜索请求时通过分组交换网络向用户提供对多个信息站点的评估的方法。 该方法开始于响应于包括多个信息站点的网络地址的搜索请求获取搜索结果。 接下来,选择先前通过分组交换网络与至少一个信息站点通信并且满足用户选择的至少一个预定标准的多个个人。 从数据库中检索至少一个信息站点的多个评估,数据库由多个个人提供。 最后,基于评估的评级通过分组交换网络转发给用户。

    Automatic picture conditioning
    6.
    发明申请
    Automatic picture conditioning 失效
    自动图片调理

    公开(公告)号:US20040194132A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-30

    申请号:US10403825

    申请日:2003-03-31

    摘要: A method and apparatus for optimizing picture quality of a video signal. The method includes displaying a user menu having a plurality of choices of video labels; receiving a choice of video label from the plurality via an input from a user; translating the video label into a label code; receiving at least a first video processing parameter from a look-up table corresponding to the label code; and configuring a video processor according to the first video processing parameter. The apparatus includes a microprocessor; a memory associated with the microprocessor, the memory for storing video parameters associated with video processing; a video input selector coupled to a plurality of video inputs, the video input selector also coupled to the microprocessor to receive a choice of video inputs therefrom; and a video processor connected to the microprocessor for receiving video parameters therefrom, the video processor also coupled to the video input selector to receive a video signal therefrom and to condition the video signal using the video parameters. The invention may be implemented in software, hardware, firmware, microcode, and other such media.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于优化视频信号的图像质量的方法和装置。 该方法包括显示具有多个视频标签选择的用户菜单; 通过来自用户的输入从多个接收多个视频标签的选择; 将视频标签翻译成标签代码; 从与所述标签代码对应的查找表中接收至少第一视频处理参数; 以及根据第一视频处理参数配置视频处理器。 该装置包括微处理器; 与微处理器相关联的存储器,用于存储与视频处理相关联的视频参数的存储器; 耦合到多个视频输入的视频输入选择器,所述视频输入选择器还耦合到所述微处理器以从其接收视频输入的选择; 以及连接到微处理器以从其接收视频参数的视频处理器,视频处理器还耦合到视频输入选择器以从其接收视频信号,并使用视频参数来调节视频信号。 本发明可以在软件,硬件,固件,微代码和其他这样的媒体中实现。

    Method and apparatus for processing audio from various sources
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for processing audio from various sources 审中-公开
    用于处理来自各种来源的音频的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040146167A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-29

    申请号:US10690189

    申请日:2003-10-21

    IPC分类号: H04R029/00

    CPC分类号: H04R5/04

    摘要: A method for processing audio from varying audio sources includes providing a variable audio response, including audio gain, balance and tonal quality setting on a per channel (or per source or both) basis that a user can adjust when setting up the receiver. For example, a user can establish a relative gain setting from null4 dB to null4 db in 2 dB increments, increment rear volume while increasing base response for the audio so that the audio is compensated in accordance with this setting before sending the audio to the speakers. This enables a user to account for those channels or sources that are out of the normal for the user in terms of loudness and tone, i.e., either the channels are too loud or too soft relative to most of the other channels or sources. Each channel or source would be preset to 0 dB, thereby providing no compensation. According to this method, the user first sets his volume control to a place where the user finds satisfactory. Then, when the user tunes to a given channel or source and notices that this channel typically requires the user to adjust the volume (either up or down), the user can adjust the automatic audio gain setting for this channel to account for this deviation. Other possible gain settings could be from null10 dB to null10 db in 1 dB or 2 dB increments, just to name one possible example. The user can also adjust the balance, tonal quality and other aspect of the audio signal as desired.

    摘要翻译: 用于处理来自不同音频源的音频的方法包括提供可变音频响应,包括在用户可以在设置接收机时调整的每个频道(或每个源或两者)上的音频增益,平衡和音调质量设置。 例如,用户可以以-4dB至+4db建立相对增益设置,以2 dB为增量,增加后音量,同时增加音频的基本响应,使音频在发送音频之前根据此设置进行补偿 扬声器。 这使得用户能够根据响度和音调来考虑用户不符合正常情况的信道或来源,即相对于大多数其他信道或源,信道太大或太软。 每个通道或源将被预设为0 dB,从而不提供任何补偿。 根据该方法,用户首先将其音量控制设置到用户发现令人满意的地方。 然后,当用户调谐到给定的频道或来源时,注意到该频道通常需要用户调节音量(向上或向下),用户可以调整该频道的自动音频增益设置以解决此偏差。 其他可能的增益设置可以在1 dB或2 dB增量范围内从-10 dB到+ 10 dB,仅举个例子。 用户还可以根据需要调整音频信号的平衡,色调质量和其他方面。

    Method of performing quantization within a multimedia bitstream utilizing division-free instructions
    8.
    发明申请
    Method of performing quantization within a multimedia bitstream utilizing division-free instructions 失效
    使用无分割指令在多媒体比特流内执行量化的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030191788A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-09

    申请号:US10120210

    申请日:2002-04-09

    IPC分类号: G06F007/52

    CPC分类号: G06F7/4873 G06F2207/3828

    摘要: Methods for enhancing the performance of quantization operations by converting division operations to a combination of multiplication and shift operations, which are preferably performed on a processor supporting single-instruction multiple-data (SIMD) instructions. A table of mantissa and exponent values is created for a sufficient range of values for 1/a. During quantization, the mantissa and exponent values are found in the table 1/a for associated with a given quantization division operation given by b/a which is found according to the formula b/anull(bnullA)>>n. Aspects are described for application to processors that do not support non-uniform shift operations, and for reducing the necessary bit-width of the operations to increase efficiency. The quantization method may be applied to protocols such as MPEG-2 and other similar formats.

    摘要翻译: 通过将分割操作转换为乘法和移位操作的组合来提高量化操作的性能的方法,其优选地在支持单指令多数据(SIMD)指令的处理器上执行。 为1 / a的足够范围的值创建一个尾数和指数值表。 在量化期间,在表1 / a中找到与根据公式b / a =(bxA)>> n找到的由b / a给出的给定量化除法运算相关联的尾数和指数值。 被描述为适用于不支持不均匀移位操作的处理器的方面,并且用于减少操作的必要位宽以提高效率。 量化方法可以应用于诸如MPEG-2和其他类似格式的协议。

    Low power and high linearity receivers with reactively biased front ends
    9.
    发明申请
    Low power and high linearity receivers with reactively biased front ends 失效
    具有反应性偏置前端的低功率和高线性接收器

    公开(公告)号:US20010036816A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-01

    申请号:US09753123

    申请日:2000-12-29

    IPC分类号: H04B001/00

    摘要: A radio frequency receiver includes an amplifier and a detector that produces a bias control signal indicating the level of the signal environment in which the receiver is currently operating. A bias generator sets the bias level of the amplifier according to the bias control signal, where the bias level tends to increase as the signal level increases. Other circuits within the early stages or front end of a radio frequency receiver can also have such reactively adjusted bias levels. These include buffers for local intermediate frequency oscillators and radio frequency to intermediate frequency mixers or converters. The invention can be used to increase the range of linearity (and thus the intermodulation immunity) of RF amplification stages. It can also be used to reduce typical power consumption by reducing the bias level under typical conditions and relying on the bias control to increase bias levels under adverse signal conditions. The invention can be particularly advantageous for applications where power is at a premium and the receiver, or at least its front end, must operate while the device is in standby mode. Such applications include mobile, portable and hand held pagers and wireless telephones and Internet connections. If standby mode operation in non-maximum signal environments dominates the usage of the receiver, then the invention can substantially increase battery life.

    摘要翻译: 射频接收机包括放大器和检测器,其产生指示接收机当前正在操作的信号环境的电平的偏置控制信号。 偏置发生器根据偏置控制信号设置放大器的偏置电平,其中偏置电平随信号电平增加而趋于增加。 无线电频率接收机的早期或前端内的其他电路也可以具有这样的反应性调整的偏置电平。 这些包括用于本地中频振荡器和射频到中频混频器或转换器的缓冲器。 本发明可用于增加RF放大级的线性范围(从而增加互调抗扰度)。 它也可以用于通过在典型条件下降低偏置电平来降低典型功耗,并依靠偏置控制来增加不利信号条件下的偏置电平。 本发明对于功率非常大的应用而言尤其有利,并且接收器或至少其前端必须在器件处于待机模式时工作。 这样的应用包括移动,便携式和手持寻呼机以及无线电话和因特网连接。 如果在非最大信号环境中的待机模式操作主导了接收机的使用,则本发明可以显着延长电池寿命。

    Method and apparatus for managing and sharing personal identities in a peer-to-peer environment
    10.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for managing and sharing personal identities in a peer-to-peer environment 审中-公开
    用于在对等环境中管理和共享个人身份的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040193685A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-30

    申请号:US10806687

    申请日:2004-03-23

    IPC分类号: G06F015/16

    CPC分类号: G06F21/6263

    摘要: A method for performing a file transfer in a peer-to-peer environment enables transfers with controlled anonymity. According to this method, a file is received from a user via a third party along with a content rating from the user. Along with the file, an alias is received identifying the user. Identity information about the user is stored in the third party in association with the alias. The user can select one or more information elements within the identity information that can be sent along with the alias. Among that which can be included as the information elements are one or more of the following: an email address, a name, a mailing address, a telephone number, a social security number, a bank account number, a credit card number, an age, a birth date, income information, employment information, purchasing preference information, and an education history. Any content rating are aggregated with other content rankings from other users and identified with the alias. The third party can then act as an intermediary between the user and other users to protect the privacy of the user and to enable financial transactions to occur between the user and another user or company. One or more of these elements 51-56 can be performed together to create various useful methods for transferring files and other information between users and others.

    摘要翻译: 用于在对等环境中执行文件传输的方法使得能够以受控匿名的传送。 根据该方法,经由第三方从用户接收到来自用户的内容评级的文件。 与文件一起,接收标识用户的别名。 关于用户的身份信息与别名相关联地存储在第三方中。 用户可以选择可以与别名一起发送的身份信息内的一个或多个信息元素。 其中可以包括的信息元素包括以下一个或多个:电子邮件地址,姓名,邮寄地址,电话号码,社会保险号码,银行帐号,信用卡号码,年龄 ,出生日期,收入信息,就业信息,购买偏好信息和教育历史。 任何内容评级与来自其他用户的其他内容排名汇总,并使用别名进行标识。 然后,第三方可以充当用户和其他用户之间的中介,以保护用户的隐私,并允许在用户和另一个用户或公司之间进行金融交易。 可以一起执行这些元件51-56中的一个或多个,以创建用于在用户和其他用户之间传送文件和其他信息的各种有用的方法。