公开(公告)号：US06980972B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US09636037

申请日：2000-08-09

Applicant: Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04N7/24

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2542 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47815

Abstract: An improved interactive network system is provided that allows the Network Operator to control the transfer of information to and from the network end users, the system preferably using triggers or markers embedded within the programming broadcast to users via the network. As a consequence of this system, the Network Operator is able to efficiently garner revenues from third parties transacting business over the network and to control the look and feel of programming offered to network users. Additionally the system can be used as a means of limiting network access, filtering programming, providing on-screen graphics or audible signals for particular programming types or providers, bookmarking programming, profiling network users, targeting advertising, and simplifying network transactions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的交互式网络系统，其允许网络运营商控制向网络终端用户传送信息和从网络终端用户传送信息，系统优选地使用经由网络向嵌入在节目播放中的触发器或标记嵌入用户。 作为该系统的结果，网络运营商能够有效地获得来自第三方通过网络交易业务的收入，并控制向网络用户提供的节目的外观和感觉。 此外，该系统可用作限制网络访问，过滤程序设计，为特定编程类型或提供者提供屏幕图形或声音信号，书签编程，分析网络用户，定位广告和简化网络事务的手段。

公开(公告)号：USD480314S1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US29154952

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Stephen M. Johnson ,  Joseph J. Bruchman

Designer： Stephen M. Johnson ,  Joseph J. Bruchman

公开(公告)号：USD480313S1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US29154950

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Stephen M. Johnson ,  Joseph J. Bruchman

Designer： Stephen M. Johnson ,  Joseph J. Bruchman

公开(公告)号：US06049333A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-11

申请号：US707326

申请日：1996-09-03

Applicant: Michael L. LaJoie ,  Joseph B. Edmonds ,  Nizar Allibhoy ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Anjan K. Ray ,  Theodore F. Shaker, Jr.

Inventor： Michael L. LaJoie ,  Joseph B. Edmonds ,  Nizar Allibhoy ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Anjan K. Ray ,  Theodore F. Shaker, Jr.

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/23109 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/42676 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N5/45

Abstract: A system and method are provided for presenting on a television, a combined display of information contained in an event database and television program video content. A set-top terminal receives as input, television program video content signals and information comprising an event database. The set-top terminal converts the information from the event database into a graphical format for display on a television with the television program video content. Updates to the event database are processed and displayed substantially in real-time. The event database may include information for televised events. The set-top terminal automatically tunes, at the viewer's request, to the event for which information is being displayed. Improved processes for combining television program video content and locally generated graphical images are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于在电视上呈现，包含在事件数据库中的信息和电视节目视频内容的组合显示。 机顶终端接收作为输入的电视节目视频内容信号和包括事件数据库的信息。 机顶终端将来自事件数据库的信息转换成图形格式，以便在具有电视节目视频内容的电视上显示。 事件数据库的更新将被大量实时处理和显示。 事件数据库可以包括用于电视转播事件的信息。 根据观众的要求，机顶盒会自动调整显示信息的事件。 还提供了用于组合电视节目视频内容和本地生成的图形图像的改进的过程。

公开(公告)号：US5777987A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US580947

申请日：1995-12-29

Applicant: John M. Adams ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Mark A. Reber ,  David M. Weber

Inventor： John M. Adams ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Mark A. Reber ,  David M. Weber

IPC: H04L29/02 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04J3/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/26

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for using a primary FIFO and one or more secondary FIFOs in parallel to simplify flow control and routing in packet communication operations wherein at least one FIFO (buffer) is associated with each of a plurality of receiving nodes or components within a receiving node. The present invention applies received packets simultaneously to a primary FIFO and to all associated secondary FIFOs in the receiver of a packet communications link. After receipt of a packet, the packet is removed from any secondary FIFOs which correspond to receiver nodes or components to which the packet was not routed. For all receiving nodes or components to which the packet was routed, if the packet was stored in each associated secondary FIFO without overflow, then the packet is also purged from the primary FIFO. If any secondary FIFO overflowed by storage of the received packet, then the packet is purged from the overflowed FIFO and the packet remains stored in the primary FIFO for further processing. Flow control signals are generated and applied to the transmitting source as required in accordance with the status of the primary FIFO. The secondary FIFOs are not directly relevant to flow control logic. The receiving component corresponding to each secondary FIFO locates the next packet for processing by inspecting the associated secondary FIFO as well as the primary FIFO if the secondary FIFO overflowed. These methods and apparatus simplify flow control and routing control in packetized communication receivers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于并行地使用主FIFO和一个或多个辅助FIFO以简化在分组通信操作中的流控制和路由的方法和相关联的装置，其中至少一个FIFO（缓冲器）与多个接收节点中的每一个相关联， 接收节点。 本发明将接收到的分组同时应用于主FIFO和分组通信链路的接收机中的所有相关联的辅助FIFO。 在接收到分组之后，从与分组未被路由到的接收机节点或组件对应的任何辅助FIFO中移除分组。 对于分组路由到的所有接收节点或组件，如果分组存储在每个相关联的辅助FIFO中，而不会溢出，则该分组也从主FIFO中清除。 如果任何辅助FIFO通过存储接收的分组溢出，则从溢出的FIFO中清除分组，并且分组保持存储在主FIFO中用于进一步处理。 根据主FIFO的状态，根据需要生成流量控制信号并将其应用于发送源。 二级FIFO与流量控制逻辑不直接相关。 对应于每个辅助FIFO的接收组件通过检查相关联的辅助FIFO以及主FIFO溢出时定位下一个数据包进行处理。 这些方法和装置简化了分组通信接收机中的流量控制和路由控制。

公开(公告)号：US5189723A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-23

申请号：US816558

申请日：1992-01-06

Applicant: Stephen M. Johnson ,  Calvin Huggar, Sr. ,  Roy L. Henneberger

Inventor： Stephen M. Johnson ,  Calvin Huggar, Sr. ,  Roy L. Henneberger

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4454 ,  G02B6/4451 ,  G02B6/4452

Abstract: A below ground fiber cable management system includes a base member having corrosion-resistant walls defining a base member interior. A termination box is provided sized to be received within the interior. A box actuator moves the termination box from said interior to permit access to said box and access to the base member interior.

Abstract translation: 地下光缆管理系统包括具有限定基部构件内部的耐腐蚀壁的基座构件。 提供的尺寸设计成可在内部接收的终端盒。 箱式执行器将终端盒从所述内部移动，以允许进入所述箱体并进入底座部件内部。

公开(公告)号：US08301758B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12189588

申请日：2008-08-11

Applicant: Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q20/027 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/3821 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An improved interactive network system is provided that allows the Network Operator to control the transfer of information to and from the network end users, the system preferably using triggers or markers embedded within the programming broadcast to users via the network. As a consequence of this system, the Network Operator is able to efficiently garner revenues from third parties transacting business over the network and to control the look and feel of programming offered to network users. Additionally the system can be used as a means of limiting network access, filtering programming, providing on-screen graphics or audible signals for particular programming types or providers, bookmarking programming, profiling network users, targeting advertising, and simplifying network transactions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的交互式网络系统，其允许网络运营商控制向网络终端用户传送信息和从网络终端用户传送信息，系统优选地使用经由网络向嵌入在节目播放中的触发器或标记嵌入用户。 作为该系统的结果，网络运营商能够有效地获得来自第三方通过网络交易业务的收入，并控制向网络用户提供的节目的外观和感觉。 此外，该系统可用作限制网络访问，过滤程序设计，为特定编程类型或提供者提供屏幕图形或声音信号，书签编程，分析网络用户，定位广告和简化网络事务的手段。

公开(公告)号：US07962414B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US09636393

申请日：2000-08-09

Applicant: Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q20/027 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/3821 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An improved interactive network system is provided that allows the Network Operator to control the transfer of information to and from the network end users, the system preferably using triggers or markers embedded within the programming broadcast to users via the network. As a consequence of this system, the Network Operator is able to efficiently garner revenues from third parties transacting business over the network and to control the look and feel of programming offered to network users. Additionally the system can be used as a means of limiting network access, filtering programming, providing on-screen graphics or audible signals for particular programming types or providers, bookmarking programming, profiling network users, targeting advertising, and simplifying network transactions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的交互式网络系统，其允许网络运营商控制向网络终端用户传送信息和从网络终端用户传送信息，系统优选地使用经由网络向嵌入在节目播放中的触发器或标记嵌入用户。 作为该系统的结果，网络运营商能够有效地获得来自第三方通过网络交易业务的收入，并控制向网络用户提供的节目的外观和感觉。 此外，该系统可用作限制网络访问，过滤程序设计，为特定的编程类型或提供者提供屏幕图形或声音信号，书签编程，分析网络用户，定位广告和简化网络事务的手段。

公开(公告)号：US20100098412A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12581452

申请日：2009-10-19

Applicant: Edward W. Boyd ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Edward W. Boyd ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: H04J14/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04J14/0258 ,  H04J14/0246 ,  H04J14/025 ,  H04J14/0256 ,  H04J14/0272 ,  H04J14/028 ,  H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0286 ,  H04J14/0291 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q2011/0016 ,  H04Q2011/0086 ,  H04Q2011/009

Abstract: One embodiment provides an intelligent passive optical network (PON) node. The intelligent PON node includes a number of optical line terminal (OLT)-side transceivers coupled to a first optical fiber, a number of optical network unit (ONU)-side transceivers, a switching mechanism configured to couple the OLT-side transceivers and the ONU-side transceivers, and a controller configured to control the coupling operation of the switching mechanism. The OLT-side transceivers are configured to transmit optical signals on a number of wavelength channels to and receive optical signals on a number of wavelength channels from the OLT. A respective ONU-side transceiver is configured to transmit optical signals to and receive optical signals from a downstream PON.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了一种智能无源光网络（PON）节点。 智能PON节点包括耦合到第一光纤的多个光线路终端（OLT）侧收发机，多个光网络单元（ONU）侧收发机，被配置为将OLT侧收发机和 ONU侧收发器和被配置为控制切换机构的耦合操作的控制器。 OLT侧收发机被配置为在多个波长信道上发送光信号并从OLT接收多个波长信道上的光信号。 相应的ONU侧收发器被配置为向下游PON传送光信号并从其接收光信号。

公开(公告)号：US06185620B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09054849

申请日：1998-04-03

Applicant: David M. Weber ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  John M. Adams ,  Mark A. Reber

Inventor： David M. Weber ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  John M. Adams ,  Mark A. Reber

IPC: G06F1100

CPC classification number: H04L49/901 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L49/90 ,  H04L49/9031 ,  H04L69/12

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring data from a host to a node through a fabric connecting the host to the node. A chip architecture is provided in which a protocol engine provides for on ship processing in transferring data such that frequent interrupts from various components within the chip may be processed without intervention from the host processor. Additionally, context managers are provided to transmit and receive data. The protocol engine creates a list of transmit activities, which is traversed by the context managers, which in turn execute the listed activity in a fashion independent from the protocol engine. In receiving data, the context managers provide a mechanism to process frames of data originating from various sources without requiring intervention from the protocol engine. When receiving data, the context managers are able to process frames from different sources, which arrive out of order. Additionally, the context managers also determine when all frames within a sequence have been received. A link control unit is provided in which loop management is provided when the host is connected to a loop. Management of the loop includes implementing mechanisms to initiate acquisition of the loop and initiate a release of the loop in response to conditions in which data is received and transmitted by the host and by other nodes on the loop.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过将主机连接到节点的结构将数据从主机传送到节点的方法和装置。 提供了一种芯片架构，其中协议引擎提供用于传送数据的船舶处理，使得来自芯片中的各种组件的频繁中断可以被处理而无需主机处理器的干预。 另外，提供上下文管理器来发送和接收数据。 协议引擎创建传输活动的列表，该列表由上下文管理器遍历，后者又以独立于协议引擎的方式执行列出的活动。 在接收数据时，上下文管理器提供一种机制来处理来自各种源的数据帧，而不需要来自协议引擎的干预。 当接收到数据时，上下文管理器能够处理来自不同来源的帧，这些帧到达无序。 另外，上下文管理器还确定序列中的所有帧何时已被接收。 提供了一种链路控制单元，其中当主机连接到环路时，提供循环管理。 循环的管理包括执行机制以启动循环的获取并且响应于由主机和循环中的其他节点接收和发送数据的条件来启动循环的释放。