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20090254966 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR UPGRADING SET TOP BOX DEVICES WITHOUT THE LOSS OF STORED CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for smoothly and efficiently upgrading set top boxes, e.g., personal video recorders, which have customer selected content stored thereon are described. The described methods allow content stored on a set top box to be uploaded to a network storage device, e.g., automatically at a predetermined time prior to a scheduled upgrade, or in some cases, via manual control of the set top box to be upgraded. After stored content is uploaded to the network storage device, the set top box is replaced with a new set top box. The new set top box can be preloaded with the previously uploaded content or a content download can be triggered, e.g., by activating a hidden application and by supplying information identifying the set top box being replaced as part of the upgrade process. | 10-08-2009 |
20110102683 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO PROGRAM CHANNELS - Methods and apparatus for providing access to program channels, e.g., high definition programs and program channels which corresponding to a standard definition program and/or program channels are described. In accordance with the invention, a high definition auto tune function is supported. When enabled, in one exemplary embodiment, if a user selects a standard program definition channel, a check is automatically made to determine if a corresponding high definition program channel is available. The corresponding high definition program channel is a channel which provides the same program as on the selected standard definition channel but in high definition. When the auto tune function is enabled and a corresponding high definition channel is available, the device, e.g., set to box or tuner implementing the auto tune feature of the present invention, automatically tunes to the high definition channel instead of the standard definition channel. The content from the high definition channel is then displayed instead of the content from the user selected standard definition channel. | 05-05-2011 |
20110258660 | System and Method for Commanding a Controlled Device - A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control device. Text and/or graphical data appropriate to the new current state may also be sent to the remote control device. The remote control device may generate display data based on the selected commands to provide one or more soft buttons linked to one or more of the selected commands. The remote control device may also display the text and/or graphical data. | 10-20-2011 |
20120079514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK CONTENT DOWNLOAD AND RECORDING - Methods and apparatus for providing content to users of a network that can be selectively recorded via the user's equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions are used to provide high-speed download of the requested content to the users. The user's equipment (e.g., set-top box) is equipped with a high-density recording device which can both record the content onto a selected medium (e.g., DVD) and optionally provide copyright protection via one or more means such as limiting the number of copies that can be made, and/or digital watermarking. The network operator can also restrict the establishment of the on-demand sessions and/or release of the content to subscribers based on parameters including prior purchase of the content by the user, and the timing of the release of the same content via other distribution channels such as rental and retail. | 03-29-2012 |
20130268972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMANDING A CONTROLLED DEVICE - A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control device. Text and/or graphical data appropriate to the new current state may also be sent to the remote control device. The remote control device may generate display data based on the selected commands to provide one or more soft buttons linked to one or more of the selected commands. The remote control device may also display the text and/or graphical data. | 10-10-2013 |
20140359670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK CONTENT DOWNLOAD AND RECORDING - Methods and apparatus for providing content to users of a network that can be selectively recorded via the user's equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions are used to provide high-speed download of the requested content to the users. The user's equipment (e.g., set-top box) is equipped with a high-density recording device which can both record the content onto a selected medium (e.g., DVD) and optionally provide copyright protection via one or more means such as limiting the number of copies that can be made, and/or digital watermarking. The network operator can also restrict the establishment of the on-demand sessions and/or release of the content to subscribers based on parameters including prior purchase of the content by the user, and the timing of the release of the same content via other distribution channels such as rental and retail. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366060 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO PROGRAM CHANNELS - Methods and apparatus for providing access to program channels, e.g., high definition programs and program channels which corresponding to a standard definition program and/or program channels are described. In accordance with the invention, a high definition auto tune function is supported. When enabled, in one exemplary embodiment, if a user selects a standard program definition channel, a check is automatically made to determine if a corresponding high definition program channel is available. The corresponding high definition program channel is a channel which provides the same program as on the selected standard definition channel but in high definition. When the auto tune function is enabled and a corresponding high definition channel is available, the device, e.g., set to box or tuner implementing the auto tune feature of the present invention, automatically tunes to the high definition channel instead of the standard definition channel. | 12-11-2014 |
20150074740 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR UPGRADING SET TOP BOX DEVICES WITHOUT THE LOSS OF STORED CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for smoothly and efficiently upgrading set top boxes, e.g., personal video recorders, which have customer selected content stored thereon are described. The described methods allow content stored on a set top box to be uploaded to a network storage device, e.g., automatically at a predetermined time prior to a scheduled upgrade, or in some cases, via manual control of the set top box to be upgraded. After stored content is uploaded to the network storage device, the set top box is replaced with a new set top box. The new set top box can be preloaded with the previously uploaded content or a content download can be triggered, e.g., by activating a hidden application and by supplying information identifying the set top box being replaced as part of the upgrade process. | 03-12-2015 |
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20130283445 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH786873 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH786873. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH786873, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH786873 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH786873. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283446 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH379602 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH379602. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH379602, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH379602 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH379602. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283449 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH636616 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH636616. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH636616, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH636616 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH636616. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283450 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH738196 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH738196. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH738196, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH738196 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH738196. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283452 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH085530 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH085530. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH085530, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH085530 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH085530. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283455 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH049609 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH049609. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH049609, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH049609 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH049609. | 10-24-2013 |
20130291145 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH757483 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH757483. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH757483, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH757483 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH757483. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291155 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH558436 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH558436. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH558436, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH558436 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH558436. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291161 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH612435 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH612435. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH612435, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH612435 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH612435. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291185 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH735504 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH735504. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH735504, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH735504 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH735504. | 10-31-2013 |
20130298275 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH611134 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH611134. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH611134, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH611134 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH611134. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298276 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH286440 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH286440. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH286440, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH286440 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH286440. | 11-07-2013 |
20140338019 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH030486 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH030486. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH030486, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH030486 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH030486. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338032 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH131608 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH131608. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH131608, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH131608 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH131608. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338033 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH455765 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH455765. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH455765, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH455765 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH455765. | 11-13-2014 |
20140344965 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH813276 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH813276. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH813276, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH813276 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH813276. | 11-20-2014 |
20140359847 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH220563 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH220563. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH220563, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH220563 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH220563. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359851 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH068929 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH068929. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH068929, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH068929 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH068929. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359852 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH902675 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH902675. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH902675, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH902675 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH902675. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359853 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH500611 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH500611. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH500611, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH500611 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH500611. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359854 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH099375 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH099375. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH099375, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH099375 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH099375. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359856 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH395417 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH395417. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH395417, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH395417 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH395417. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359859 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH981713 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH981713. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH981713, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH981713 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH981713. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359860 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH185329 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH185329. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH185329, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH185329 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH185329. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359861 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH164536 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH164536. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH164536, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH164536 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH164536. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359890 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH921588 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH921588. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH921588, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH921588 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH921588. | 12-04-2014 |