| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 455300030 | Remote control of distribution | 29 |
| 20080214102 | Method and System to Signal Network Information in TPS Bits - Embodiments are directed to defining hierarchical digital broadcast transport streams as separate cells, which reduces the signaling in OSI layer 1, and removing use of sub-cells so that the coverage area of a transposer may be treated as a cell. In accordance with at least one embodiment, each hierarchical DVB-H stream (i.e., the HP stream and the LP stream) has its own separate dedicated “current signal” frame. This allows the streams to be independent of each other (even to belong to different networks). Furthermore, in accordance with the hierarchical signal arrangement, a cell can be uniquely identified by its network_id and cell_id. In accordance with at least one embodiment, frequency may be used as an additional identifier thereby allowing a first cell to be transposed to a sub-cell. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080254741 | Leader and Follower Broadcast Stations - An apparatus includes a plurality of software-controlled broadcast stations, each station capable of operating in a leader mode or a follower mode during a simulcast. Each station in the follower mode is configured to broadcast the same programs as a station in the leader mode during common program periods, and to selectively broadcast programs that are different from those broadcast by the station in the leader mode during independent program periods. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080299893 | DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL BROADCASTING CHANNEL AND METHOD THEREOF - A device for displaying a broadcasting channel set individually by users and a method thereof are disclosed. The method includes entering a broadcasting reception mode, extracting a facial image from an image input through a camera, searching for an image corresponding to the extracted facial image from at least one image stored in a memory unit, and displaying a broadcasting channel corresponding to the extracted facial image. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090286468 | MBMS DATA TRANSMISSION AND RECEIVING IN PACKET BASED ON CELLULAR SYSTEM - Provided is a method for transmitting and receiving multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) data in a packet based cellular system. The method for transmitting multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) to a plurality of mobile stations in a packet based cellular system, includes the steps of: a) transmitting scheduling information of transmission data, b) hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) information, and a service group identifier (ID) for MBMS to the mobile stations through a MBMS dedicated control channel; b) transmitting information about a dedicated feedback channel of a mobile station and unique scrambling codes different by cells and mobile stations to the mobile stations; c) transmitting a MBMS data packet to the mobile station; d) transmitting radio resource information of data retransmitted using a downlink control signal to the mobile stations if negative acknowledgment (NACK) is received from at least one of the mobile stations; and e) transmitting the retransmitted data to the mobile stations. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100112935 | Methods and systems for selecting internet radio program break content using mobile device location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100216392 | Configurable Module - A configurable module adapted for coupling to a host device comprises a stored user interface which is uploadable to the host device when it is coupled to the module. The user interface allows the module to be configured via the host device. The module may be coupled to a plurality of different host devices, including devices having a Graphical User Interface, such as a mobile phone, PDA, and laptop or personal computer. The module may be a digital audio broadcast (DAB) module including a DAB receiver. Alternatively, the module may include a wireless transceiver, such as a short range point to point, point to multi-point, or mesh wireless transceiver, for coupling the module to a network of wireless nodes, which may be the same or different. This module can also function when not coupled to a node, if configured by the host device or from prior connection with a node. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110189941 | REMOTE MONITOR SYSTEM WITH RADIO DISPATCH - The present invention is directed toward systems and methods for providing a remote monitoring system with radio dispatch. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a central monitoring unit for receiving a first event signal from a first remote monitoring device, identifying the first remote monitoring device as the originator of the first event signal, accessing a first prerecorded dispatch message associated with the first event signal, and transmitting the first prerecorded dispatch message. The present invention may also include multiple remote monitoring units for detecting events at a plurality of remote monitoring locations. Upon detection, the remote monitoring units transmit an event signal to the central monitoring unit. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120129446 | PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER AS A REMOTE CONTROL - A portable multimedia player is used to wirelessly access and control a media server that is streaming digital media by way of a wireless interface to a media unit such as a stereo/speakers in the case of streaming digital audio. In one embodiment, the portable multimedia player is wirelessly synchronized to a selected one(s) of a number of digital media files stored on the media server in such a way that digital media file metadata (song title, author, etc.) associated with the selected digital media file(s) only is transferred from the media server to be stored in the portable media player. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130252539 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM BREAK CONTENT USING MOBILE DEVICE LOCATION - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20160192072 | DIGITAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A digital media distribution system, for use in several different spaces or rooms each of which is provided with electric power from a common supply system, and the system operable using Ethernet-over-powerline. The system comprises a digital media source device, such as a computer, which holds digital media files, and a signal transmission means. The space(s) have a local module connected to the power supply system, the local module being adapted to decode media signals carried on the power supply system. Selected media files are delivered as digital signals from the source device, over the power supply system to the local module. The local module is a device that produces audible and/or visual stimuli to be heard and/or seen by a person in the vicinity, such as one or more loudspeakers and/or display screens. | 06-30-2016 |
| 455300040 | With subscriber selection or switching | 19 |
| 20080242220 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND MOBILE DEVICE FOR PRIORITIZING A DISCOVERED DEVICE LIST - The described embodiments relate generally to methods, systems and computing devices, including at least a mobile device, for ordering a discovered device list according to a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of each device in the discovered device list. Thus, the discovered device list has at the top of the list the device that has the highest RSSI, with the remaining devices in the discovered device list presented in descending order of RSSI. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080268772 | Personalized radio engine for mobile devices - A method for providing a personalized radio experience on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving an indication of a musical preference from a user of a mobile device. A song list is generated based at least in part on the musical preference. The song list comprises an identifier of a song associated with the musical preference. Header files associated with one or more radio broadcasts are scanned. A radio broadcast having the identifier in its header file is selected. A link associated with the radio broadcast is transmitted to the mobile device. The song list may be may be modified based on feedback received from the mobile device. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080293356 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REQUESTING AND RENDERING AUDIO CONTENTS - Order requests for playing audio contents and/or video contents are transmitted by way of communication transmission apparatus ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080311847 | Method and system for managing delivery of communications - Method and system for managing delivery of communications such as advertisements to mobile telephone subscribers where delivery to subscribers is temporarily prevented or blocked at the request of the subscribers. In particular, a subscriber can temporarily suspend delivery of advertisements when they are roaming. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090053991 | System for audio broadcast channel remapping and rebranding using content insertion - A system is provided for generating a remapped audio stream at digital audio broadcast radios from a first audio stream using content insertion to allow tiered subscription services. A remapped audio stream is rebranded by extracting segments from the first audio stream relating to channel identification segments and disk jockey talking segments and replacing them with stored audio items (e.g., commercials, different channel identification segments and different disk jockey talking segments). Stored audio items for insertion are broadcast to the radios with messages for controlling the scheduling of insertion at the radios, and the storage and deletion of these audio segments at the radios. Stored audio items and messages can be sent using a different, localized broadcast system from that used to transmit the source audio stream to permit market-specific commercial insertion. Group file format for delivery permits intermittently used radios to receive the stored audio items and messages. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090104871 | BROADCAST RECEPTION MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal including an input unit configured to enter a broadcast mode so as to display a broadcast program on a first broadcast channel, a buffering unit configured to buffer a broadcast program on a second broadcast channel different than the first broadcast channel, and a display unit configured to display the buffered broadcast program on the second broadcast channel when a channel change command is entered on the input unit for changing the first broadcast channel to the second broadcast channel. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090280739 | MANAGED WIDEBAND RADIO FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH SIGNAL LEVEL ENABLING INTERFACE DEVICE AND IMPEDANCE SIGNATURE DETECTION - A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090298417 | AUDIO TRANSMISSION METHOD AND SYSTEM - An audio transmission method and system. The method includes detecting by a computing system, a wireless device belonging to a user. The computing system enables a connection between the wireless device and the computing system. The computing system receives from the wireless device, a request for receiving an audio broadcast. The computing system transmits to the wireless device, a language list comprising different languages for the audio broadcast. The computing system receives from the wireless device, a selection for a first language from the language list. The computing system transmits a message indicating the selection to the wireless device. The computing system requests the audio broadcast. The computing system receives the audio broadcast. The computing system transmits the audio broadcast comprising the first language to the wireless device. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298418 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND USER EXPERIENCE OF A MOBILE BROADCAST RECEIVER - Various techniques for receiving broadcast at a mobile broadcast receiver are described. In an aspect, the broadcast receiver provides user notification and/or automatically launches an application based on user preferences. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver improves channel switching time by predicting future channel selection based on real-time monitoring of user inputs. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver supports drag-and-drop user interface. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver provides additional information associated with a selected broadcast stream. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver processes a broadcast stream and sends output data to an external device for further processing and/or display. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver simultaneously displays live content and stored content. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver simultaneously receives multiple broadcast streams for displayed on one or more display units. In another aspect, the broadcast receiver collects user statistics and sends the statistics to a network entity. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100035540 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING BROADCASTING RECEPTION PERFORMANCE OF PORTABLE TERMINAL - The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and to a method and apparatus for improving broadcasting reception performance of the portable terminal by filtering a transmission frequency of a radio frequency unit introduced to a broadcasting reception path without experiencing broadcast signal loss. The filtering can be achieved using a filter that includes a variable capacitor in the broadcasting reception path. Accordingly, the transmission frequency of the radio frequency unit may be filtered without a broadcast signal loss. A capacitance of the variable capacitor may be controlled according to the broadcast channel. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100105315 | PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING ON A RADIO IN RESPONSE TO USER INPUT - A method of and apparatus for allowing a user using a communications device to interact with first media material that is broadcast on a first broadcast channel by a first broadcast media source and second media material that is broadcast on a second broadcast channel by a second broadcast media source, the first media material and the second media material include a first media item and a second media item, respectively, the first media item and the second media item are associated with a first representation of the first media item and a representation of the second media item, respectively, that are received and presented by a broadcast reception device while the broadcast reception device is tuned to a third broadcast channel. The method includes maintaining in a temporary storage an item identifier, the item identifier identifies one of a first media item-related information and a second media item-related information. Additionally, when the broadcast reception device is tuned to the third broadcast channel and presents the first representation of the first media item, the method includes providing the item identifier as a basis for identifying the first media item-related information, the first media item-related information is a basis for a response to an interactivity activation made in reaction to presentation of the first representation of the first media item by the broadcast reception device. When the broadcast reception device is tuned to the third broadcast channel and presents the first representation of the second media item, the method includes providing the item identifier as a basis for identifying the second media item-related information, the second media item-related information is a basis for a response to an interactivity activation made in reaction to presentation of the representation of the second media item by the broadcast reception device. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100267331 | IDENTIFYING RADIO STATIONS OF INTEREST BASED ON PREFERENCE INFORMATION - Systems and methods are provided for providing recommended radio stations to a user. In particular, an electronic device can compare media from a locally stored or accessed media library with media items provided as part of radio streams received by the device. The electronic device can identify the radio streams having the most media items overlapping with the local library, and recommend those streams as being most likely to be of interest to the user. The electronic device can further access a remote database of a large number of users' libraries, and receive recommendations based on the media items common to the user's library, other users' libraries, and radio broadcasts. This approach allows the electronic device to provide recommendations without requiring any monitoring of the user's listening habits or receiving preference information from the user. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100291863 | Wireless Local Access Network System Detection and Selection - Method and apparatus for detection and selection of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) service. A cellular network may provide an advertisement for a WLAN, such as in an overhead signaling message. The advertisement may identify the Access Point(s) by an Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID). The remote station may then scan for the WLAN service automatically or manually. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110177773 | MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SERVER THAT PRESENTS INTERACTIVE MEDIA TO A MOBILE DEVICE - A media distribution server presenting interactive media on mobile devices and receives mobile user response interactively. During the presentation of interactive media the user is prompted with multiple choices for their selection, which can be provided using softkeys on the mobile device. The media distribution server prepares the subsequent portions of the interactive media and delivers them to the mobile device. In one embodiment, the necessary text, graphics, audio and video are assembled and integrated dynamically and is presented on the mobile device to the user. Further the mobile user is prompted to approve online purchases, make online appointment requests, show interest in products, etc. while browsing the interactive media on their mobile device. The media distribution server supports such activities as necessary. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120252352 | MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SERVER THAT PRESENTS INTERACTIVE MEDIA TO A MOBILE DEVICE AND TO A BROWSER - A media distribution server presenting interactive media on mobile devices and receives mobile user response interactively. During the presentation of interactive media the user is prompted with multiple choices for their selection, which can be provided using softkeys on the mobile device. The media distribution server prepares the subsequent portions of the interactive media and delivers them to the mobile device. In one embodiment, the necessary text, graphics, audio and video are assembled and integrated dynamically and is presented on the mobile device to the user. Further the mobile user is prompted to approve online purchases, make online appointment requests, show interest in products, etc. while browsing the interactive media on their mobile device. The media distribution server supports such activities as necessary. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120289146 | RADIO RECEIVER AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND PLAYING SIGNALS FROM MULTIPLE BROADCAST CHANNELS - A radio receiver may comprise a receiver adaptable for receiving a plurality of broadcast streams over a plurality of broadcast channels, wherein the receiver will attempt to receive a selected broadcast stream on a selected broadcast channel, and if the selected broadcast stream is not receivable on the selected broadcast channel, the receiver will attempt to receive the selected broadcast stream on an alternative broadcast channel. A computer readable medium may allow a user of a receiver to create a composite stream comprising at least one portion selected from each of at least two of a plurality of broadcast streams. A method of open interface merge replication may involve comparing data between first and second databases, and if a conflict exists, updating one of the first and second databases with at least a portion of data from the other of the first and second databases to resolve the conflict. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130109295 | Method and System for Assigning Antennas in Dense Array | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130122801 | IDENTIFYING RADIO STATIONS OF INTEREST BASED ON PREFERENCE INFORMATION - Systems and methods are provided for providing recommended radio stations to a user. In particular, an electronic device can compare media from a locally stored or accessed media library with media items provided as part of radio streams received by the device. The electronic device can identify the radio streams having the most media items overlapping with the local library, and recommend those streams as being most likely to be of interest to the user. The electronic device can further access a remote database of a large number of users' libraries, and receive recommendations based on the media items common to the user's library, other users' libraries, and radio broadcasts. This approach allows the electronic device to provide recommendations without requiring any monitoring of the user's listening habits or receiving preference information from the user. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20160191179 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING ANTENNAS IN DENSE ARRAY - A method and system optimally selecting antenna elements based on the current availability of antenna elements and the current usage of other antenna elements within a two or three dimensional array. The present system and method pertain to an approach to allow the maximal usage of each antenna element while simultaneously reducing the coupling between antenna elements to improve the signal strength in each antenna element by ensuring that antenna elements in the same incident path are not tuned to the same frequency or physically or electrically near elements tuned to identical or adjacent frequencies. | 06-30-2016 |
