公开(公告)号：US08984441B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US11952079

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: Mark Eyer ,  Peter Douma

Inventor： Mark Eyer ,  Peter Douma

IPC: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F11/34

CPC classification number: G06F9/4443 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F11/3438 ,  G06F11/3476

Abstract: While a user is using the electronic device, user interaction information for keystrokes, button pushes, and activation of functional controls may be recorded. The user interaction information is stored and when the electronic device is connected to a network, the user interaction information is sent over the network to a user interface analyzer. The user interface analyzer analyzes the user interaction information to determine patterns of usage regarding a hierarchy of menu items for the user interface. The analysis may show that a user interface may be improved for better usability. The user interface on the electronic device may be dynamically changed to alter the menu hierarchy, or the analysis may be used to improve future generations of products. For example, menu items may be positioned such that the user can more easily access menu items that are used more frequently.

Abstract translation: 当用户正在使用电子设备时，可以记录用于按键的用户交互信息，按钮推动和功能控制的激活。 存储用户交互信息，并且当电子设备连接到网络时，用户交互信息通过网络发送到用户界面分析器。 用户界面分析器分析用户交互信息以确定用于用户界面的菜单项层次结构的使用模式。 分析可能表明可以改进用户界面以获得更好的可用性。 电子设备上的用户界面可以被动态地改变以改变菜单层级，或者可以使用分析来改进后代的产品。 例如，可以定位菜单项，使得用户可以更容易地访问更频繁使用的菜单项。

公开(公告)号：US20110243536A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12985241

申请日：2011-01-05

Applicant: Mark Eyer

Inventor： Mark Eyer

IPC: H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/93

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8166

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a computerized method for reporting events from a television that supports transmission and playback of digital content in accordance with an Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) standard. The method comprises downloading a triggered declarative object (TDO), which includes a reporting script, for storage within a digital receiver of the television. Thereafter, information associated with one or more detected events that occur during playback of the digital content is recorded and subsequently, upon execution of the reporting script, is output over a communication path separate from a communication path of the received digital content.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，一种用于从根据高级电视系统委员会（ATSC）标准支持数字内容的传输和重放的电视机报告事件的计算机化方法。 该方法包括下载触发的声明对象（TDO），其包括报告脚本，用于存储在电视机的数字接收机内。 此后，记录与重放数字内容期间发生的一个或多个检测到的事件相关联的信息，并且随后在执行报告脚本时，通过与所接收的数字内容的通信路径分开的通信路径输出。

公开(公告)号：US20090178094A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12219553

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Gomer Thomas ,  Jae Hyung Song ,  Mark Eyer

Inventor： Gomer Thomas ,  Jae Hyung Song ,  Mark Eyer

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04H20/82 ,  H04H60/73 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A method of transmitting/receiving a broadcasting signal and a broadcasting receiver are disclosed. A rating region table (RRT) including a rating value identifier identifying rating information is stored, and, when broadcasting contents are received, the rating value identifier is obtained from a descriptor (or service discovery information) including the rating information of the contents. Then, the received broadcasting contents can be blocked according to the rating value identifier obtained from the descriptor and the rating value identifier of the RRT. Accordingly, although the RRT is changed, the broadcasting contents can be conveniently blocked using the unchanged rating value identifier.

Abstract translation: 公开了发送/接收广播信号和广播接收机的方法。 存储包含识别评级信息的评价值标识符的评级区域表（RRT），并且当接收到广播内容时，从包括内容的评级信息的描述符（或服务发现信息）获得评级值标识符。 然后，可以根据从描述符获得的评级值标识符和RRT的评级值标识符来阻止所接收的广播内容。 因此，尽管RRT被改变，但是可以使用不变的等级值标识符来方便地阻止广播内容。

公开(公告)号：US20090157614A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11958706

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Tim Smith ,  Mark Eyer

Inventor： Tim Smith ,  Mark Eyer

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/36

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of controlling data translation between communities can include: receiving data from a first community in a second community, where the data has a tag associated therewith; searching a metadata dictionary in the second community for an entry corresponding to the tag; translating the received data to provide translated data using a community definition from the entry corresponding to the tag; and outputting the translated data to the second community.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，控制社区之间的数据转换的方法可以包括：从第二社区中的第一社区接收数据，其中数据具有与之相关联的标签; 在所述第二社区中搜索与所述标签相对应的条目的元数据字典; 翻译所接收的数据以使用来自对应于标签的条目的社区定义来提供转换的数据; 并将翻译的数据输出到第二社区。

公开(公告)号：US20090138376A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11945873

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Scott Smyers ,  Mark Eyer

Inventor： Scott Smyers ,  Mark Eyer

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0623 ,  G06Q30/0625 ,  G06Q30/0627 ,  G06Q30/0629

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of controlling a virtual shopping center can include: receiving a user input at a query input engine; aggregating an output from the query input engine with a user preference, such as a purchase history or other expressed interest, to form a search criteria; searching a database using the search criteria; and displaying an image associated with a matching product or service resulting from the search of the database.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种控制虚拟购物中心的方法可以包括：在查询输入引擎处接收用户输入; 聚合来自查询输入引擎的输出与诸如购买历史或其他表示的兴趣的用户偏好以形成搜索条件; 使用搜索条件搜索数据库; 并且显示与从数据库的搜索产生的匹配产品或服务相关联的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07225164B1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-29

申请号：US09504968

申请日：2000-02-15

Applicant: Brant L. Candelore ,  Mark Eyer

Inventor： Brant L. Candelore ,  Mark Eyer

IPC: G06F17/60

CPC classification number: H04L63/0457 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0771 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00123 ,  G11B20/00188 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  H04L9/3268 ,  H04L63/101 ,  H04L2209/60 ,  H04L2463/101 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N21/2585 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: A method of revoking a descrambling privilege for copy controlled content to a host device is provided. The method includes receiving copy controlled content at a conditional access module. A revocation list is also received at the module. The method includes determining whether the host device associated with the module is on the list. If so, the conditional access module will not descramble the content.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将拷贝控制内容的解扰特权撤销给主机的方法。 该方法包括在条件访问模块处接收拷贝控制的内容。 模块还收到撤销列表。 该方法包括确定与模块相关联的主机设备是否在列表上。 如果是这样，条件访问模块将不会解析内容。

公开(公告)号：US20060173618A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11048549

申请日：2005-02-01

Applicant: Mark Eyer ,  Donald Moore ,  Micheale McKay ,  Mark Champion ,  Christopher MacGregor

Inventor： Mark Eyer ,  Donald Moore ,  Micheale McKay ,  Mark Champion ,  Christopher MacGregor

IPC: G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G08G1/096811 ,  G01C21/3484 ,  G08G1/096883

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises monitoring geographical locations of a device equipped with a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver, which is moved over a travel route. During movement or subsequently thereafter, information pertaining to the geographical locations is uploaded to a processing center to compute travel patterns for the commuter in possession of the device. As a result, prior to the normal point of time when the computer travels over the travel route, travel-related information for the travel route is downloaded to the device for use in selecting a route of travel.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括监视配备有在行进路线上移动的全球定位卫星（GPS）接收机的设备的地理位置。 在移动期间或之后，随后将与地理位置相关的信息上传到处理中心，以计算拥有该设备的通勤者的旅行模式。 结果，在计算机在旅行路线上行进的正常时间点之前，行驶路线的旅行相关信息被下载到用于选择行驶路线的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5594794A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US324591

申请日：1994-10-18

Applicant: Mark Eyer ,  Allen Shumate ,  Paul Moroney

Inventor： Mark Eyer ,  Allen Shumate ,  Paul Moroney

IPC: G06F21/10 ,  H04H20/00 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/8355 ,  H04N21/8453 ,  H04N7/1675

Abstract: Limited duration previews of program offerings available for purchase via a communication network are provided in a cryptographically secure manner at virtually any time during the service. The invention has particular applicability to the provision of video services on a pay-per-view basis. Such a video service is provided during a program epoch. A fixed period is defined during the program epoch when portions of the video service are available for viewing on a preview basis. A consumer is allowed to preview, without purchase, portions of the video service at any time during the fixed period for up to a maximum preview duration that is shorter than the fixed period. The consumer can then purchase the video service for viewing during the program epoch after previewing portions thereof. A plurality of records is maintained to service different previewable programs concurrently.

Abstract translation: 在服务期间的几乎任何时间，以密码安全的方式提供通过通信网络可购买的节目产品的有限持续时间预览。 本发明特别适用于以按付费方式提供视频服务。 这样的视频服务是在程序时代期间提供的。 在节目纪录期间定义固定时期，视频服务的部分可用于在预览的基础上观看。 允许消费者在固定期间内随时预览视频服务的一部分，最长预期持续时间短于固定时间段。 然后，消费者可以在预览其部分之后在节目纪元期间购买视频服务以供观看。 维持多个记录以同时服务不同的可预览程序。

公开(公告)号：US09773407B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US12560271

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: Mark Eyer ,  Robert Blanchard

Inventor： Mark Eyer ,  Robert Blanchard

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  G08B27/00 ,  H04H20/59

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for broadcasting and receiving a terrestrial broadcast signal containing emergency alert information in machine-readable format. The method includes the steps of scanning a Transport Stream associated with the terrestrial broadcast signal. The Transport Stream contains one or more Transport Stream packets and a plurality of tables, which are parsed to identify a channel having a type specified as containing emergency alert information. An MPEG-2 program having said emergency alert information may then be acquired for delivery through a terrestrial broadcast receiver.

公开(公告)号：US09723360B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US12942835

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: Mark Eyer

Inventor： Mark Eyer

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/442 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N21/475

CPC classification number: H04N21/4758 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0203 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: A digital broadcast receiver has a storage device and a processing device. The storage device is configured to store a questionnaire received from at least one service provider of a digital broadcast system, and answers to the questionnaire. The questionnaire comprises a data structure common to at least two service providers. The processing device is configured to manipulate the questionnaire and answers. The questionnaire pertains to viewer preferences, demographics, and interests (PDI) information.