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Systems & methods for allocating bandwidth in switched digital video systems based on interest
InactiveUS20090025027A1SpeedTwo-way working systemsElectrical cable transmission adaptationDigital videoTiered approach
Systems and methods for allocating bandwidth in a switched digital video (SDV) system based on channel interest. In some embodiments, bandwidth is deallocated from channels and allocated to requested channels having a higher interest. Tiered approaches for allocating bandwidth are disclosed. Embodiments in which QAMs are allocated across services in a multi-service system based on interest are also disclosed. Embodiments for accommodating emergency access system (EAS) functionality in a SDV system are also disclosed.
Owner:ROVI GUIDES INC
Encapsulated, streaming media automation and distribution system
ActiveUS20050060759A1Low costReduce operating costsTelevision system detailsGHz frequency transmissionDisplay deviceApplication software
Disclosed are systems and methods for creating and distributing programming content carried by a digital streaming media to be a plurality of remote nodes located over a large geographic area to create customized broadcast quality programming at the remote nodes. At the remote nodes, a multi-window screen display simultaneously shows different programming including national programming and local programming content. The remote nodes utilize a remote channel origination device to assemble the customized programming at the remote location that can be controlled from a central location. An encapsulated IP and IP encryption system is used to transport the digital streaming media to the appropriate remote nodes. Also disclosed is a graphical user interface (“GUI”) providing a software control interface for creating and editing shows or programs that can be aired or played on a remote display device having a multi-window display. The intuitive GUI Software provides the user the ability to easily manage and assemble a series of images, animations and transitions as a single broadcast quality program to be displayed on a remote display device. Another application software system is capable of automating the production of audio narration reports. The disclosed audio concatenation engine automates the creation of audio narration using prerecorded audio segments to minimize the requirement for live, on-air personnel to record audio narration segments.
Owner:CALLAHAN CELLULAR L L C
System and/or methods for distributing advertisements from a central advertisement network to a peripheral device via a local advertisement server
ActiveUS20090265734A1Selective content distributionElectrical cable transmission adaptationDevice typeWorld Wide Web
Certain exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and / or methods for distributing advertisements from a central advertisement network to one or more peripheral devices at a location via a local advertisement server. In certain exemplary embodiments, the local advertisement server within a location receives advertisements from the central advertisement network and rebroadcasts them to peripheral devices within that location. Advertising information may be tracked and reported, e.g., for accounting, revenue-sharing, and / or other purposes in certain exemplary embodiments. Thus, in certain exemplary embodiments, the distribution of advertisements is provided to peripherals via a non-web- and non-PC-dependent network. Moreover, in certain exemplary embodiments, reporting and advertising related communications are substantially bi-directional regardless of device type. Certain exemplary embodiments provide revenue sharing among some or all of the central advertising network provider, the proprietors of locations, operators tasked with maintaining the local ad server and / or the peripheral devices, etc.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CO LLC
Method and apparatus for switching targeted advertisements at a set top terminal
InactiveUS20040111742A1Great capability and flexibilityTelevision system detailsResource management arrangementsComputer terminalMultimedia
A system and method for switching targeted advertisements is described. In one embodiment one primary advertisement is assigned to a first channel, where the first channel carries a program. At least one alternate advertisement is assigned to one or more alternate channels. Selected set top terminals switch to one or more of the alternate channels to display alternate advertisements, where the selection of the alternate channel is based on information related to users of the set top terminals.
Owner:COMCAST IP HLDG I
Personalized content application
InactiveUS20050108754A1Facilitates user selectionSpecial service provision for substationTelevision system detailsPersonalizationService provision
A personalized media service provides, e.g., user customization of radio channel selections, immediate availability of multiple pre-programmed and / or customized channels, the ability to intersperse different types of content including periodically refreshed information content, availability of personal radio functions on devices such as car audio systems, PDAs, smartphones, MP3 players, etc. Available channels include, e.g., pre-programmed channels selected for the user based on an interest profile, user-owned content, user-specified recorded content, etc. An audio user interface facilitates user selection of programming and user purchase of currently played audio material. An overall radio experience is thus provided that combines the customization and flexibility of digital media with the immediacy and ubiquity of radio. Video materials may also be accommodated.
Owner:VOLOMEDIA
Method and apparatus for gathering programs watched data
InactiveUS7590993B1Great capability and flexibilityTelevision system detailsResource management arrangementsDelivery systemData bank
A processor in a television program delivery system receives programs watched information from terminals in a television delivery system. The processor arranges the programs watched information in a database or programs watched matrix so that the frequency of programs watched may be determined. The programs watched matrix may consist of time slots and program categories. The processor determines a program count for programs or program categories. The program count may then be used to send programming to the terminals. The terminals may provide the programs watched information in response to a cyclic polling message generated by the processor or by using a random access routine. The programs watched information may be provided over a cable or a telephone line.
Owner:COMCAST IP HLDG I
Method and system for dynamically inserting content into streaming media
ActiveUS8495675B1Analogue secracy/subscription systemsBroadcast information monitoringTechnical standardWorld Wide Web
The present invention teaches a method and system for dynamically inserting content into a streaming media program. The system and method provide a program manifest to rendering devices requesting a streaming media program and that manifest can include URIs which point to main program content on a content delivery network and includes meta URIs (mURIs) which point to a dynamic content decisioning server. The dynamic content decisioning server receives requests for the content indicated by the mURIs and operates to dynamically select content, from a dynamic content delivery network, to fulfill the requests. The selection can be based upon a variety of criteria, including viewer and / or rendering device demographics, advertiser campaign strategies, etc. Thus two or more rendering devices playing streaming media defined by the same manifest may render different inserted content for their viewers. Similarly, a program rendered from a manifest at one point in time may have different inserted content than the same program rendered by the same rendering device at another time.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC
Reporting of user equipment selected content delivery
ActiveUS8065703B2Improve monitoring accuracyMeaningful measurementReceiver side switchingDiscounts/incentivesClient-sideCustomer-premises equipment
A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.
Owner:INVIDI TECH CORP
Method and Apparatus for Determining a Group Preference in a Social Network
InactiveUS20090132652A1Recording carrier detailsData processing applicationsElectronic communicationSocial web
A method (100) of electronically determining a group preference in a social network from multiple individual preferences of members of the social network is provided. One embodiment of the method (100) uses a combination of an individual's importance to a social network and a social network's importance to the individual as weighting factors when combining the individual preferences to generate a shared set of preferences. This group preference may be used to select content for broadcast to the network, including audio content and video content. A social network group preference determination apparatus (401) can determine the individual's importance to the social network by interrogating or monitoring the communication activity of portable electronic communication devices (402) belonging to the members of the social network.
Owner:GOOGLE TECH HLDG LLC
Reporting of user equipment selected content delivery
ActiveUS20060293955A1Enhanced informationImprove monitoring accuracyReceiver side switchingDiscounts/incentivesBroadcastingCustomer-premises equipment
A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.
Owner:INVIDI TECH
Layered modulation for digital signals
InactiveUS7209524B2Increase capacityGood serviceError detection/prevention using signal quality detectorResource management arrangementsCarrier signalDigital signal
Signals, systems and methods for transmitting and receiving layered modulation for digital signals are presented. A layered signal for transmitting data, comprises a first signal layer including a first carrier and first signal symbols for a first digital signal transmission and a second signal layer including a second carrier and second signal symbols for a second signal, transmission disposed on the first signal layer, wherein the layered signal has the first carrier demodulated and first layer decoded to produce the first signal symbols for a first layer transport, the first signal symbols are remodulated and subtracted from the layered signal to produce the second signal layer, and the second signal layer has the second carrier demodulated and decoded to produce the second signal symbols for a second layer transport.
Owner:THE DIRECTV GROUP
Ad insertion in switched broadcast network
InactiveUS20070055985A1Television system detailsAnalogue secracy/subscription systemsBroadcastingVideo server
A system, such as a switched broadcast content delivery system, may include and / or involve at least one video server, and logic to select one or more ads for streaming by the at least one video server, the one or more ads selected at least in part according to information about which of one or more regional modulators are passing and / or will be passing content with which the one or more ads are associated.
Owner:ARRIS ENTERPRISES LLC
System and methods for network TV broadcasts for out-of-home viewing with targeted advertising
InactiveUS20090044217A1Accurate abilityMaximize effectivenessReceiver side switchingBroadcast transmission systemsThe InternetTargeted advertising
A television broadcasting system and methods that manages the insertion of targeted advertisements and other messages into live satellite or Internet broadcasts or other types of broadcasts into out-of-home locations such as health clubs. The insertion of targeted advertisement and other messages are accomplished by a satellite service provider purchasing live network broadcasting feeds with a license to strip out existing commercial advertisements and replace them with targeted advertisements to match the demographics of the viewing audience at health clubs and other non-home locations nationally, regionally and locally where the viewer is unable to change or delete the targeted advertisements while viewing the live broadcast programming from the networks.
Owner:IDEACAST +1
Content injection system and methodology
ActiveUS8381244B2Transmission sytems characterised arrangementsBroadcast/distribution of identical information by plural systemsComputer scienceSource data
A method, and an associated system, for sending to a first group of recipients only the content portions of a continuity source data-flow which takes the form of ordered, successive, alternating content and non-content segments. From a methodologic point of view, the invention involves, in a manner which utilizes content-segment material buffering, delivering fully, and in correct order, to the first recipient group the material in each content segment, via steps including (a) bridging each gap between next-adjacent content segments at least partially with transmitted injection material that differs from the non-content segment material in the gap, which injection material ends in time no sooner than the end of the gap, and (b) employing, as needed, and as a part of such full delivering of content-segment material, time-progressive, time-length-variable buffering, and subsequent, progressive buffer-delivering, of any content-segment material which overlaps in time with the transmission of injection material.
Owner:WIDEORBIT LLC
System and Method for Approximating Characteristics of Households for Targeted Advertisement
ActiveUS20090106785A1Analogue secracy/subscription systemsBroadcast components for monitoring/identification/recognitionData streamMultimedia
According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of operation involves two operations. The first operation involves receiving feedback information from a viewing audience concerning a displayed video content. After receipt of the feedback, substituting portions of a downloaded data stream with video content selected based on the feedback information.
Owner:ABROADCASTING
Ethernet digital storage (EDS) card and satellite transmission system
InactiveUS20070202800A1Efficient multicastingBroadcast-related systemsBroadcast transmission systemsData streamModem device
An Ethernet Digital Storage (EDS) Card and satellite transmission system is provided for receiving, storing, and transmitting files including video, audio, text, and multimedia files, especially files received via satellite transmission. In a preferred embodiment, a satellite system includes a receiver using the EDS Card. A data stream is received by the receiver and then may be stored at the receiver or directly routed as TCP / IP packets. Received or stored data files may be multicast. The EDS Card also includes an HTTP server for web access to the card parameters and any files stored on the card. A DHCP on the EDS card provides dynamic configuration of the card's IP address. The EDS card also includes a PPP and modem processor for file transmission, reception, and affidavit collection. The EDS card also includes an event scheduler for triggering files at a predetermined time or at an external prompt. A command processor keeps a built-in log of audio spots played and responds to a command originator when a command is received. Files may be transmitted from the EDS card via a M&C port, an Ethernet port, or an auxiliary RS-232 port. Files may be received by the EDS Card from a data stream from a satellite, a M&C port, an Ethernet port, or an auxiliary RS-232 port. The EDS card also provides time shifting and may be used without a satellite feed as an HTTP-controlled router with storage.
Owner:RATEZE REMOTE MGMT LLC
System and method for presenting advertisements in association with media streams
InactiveUS20140031960A1Total revenue maximizationSound input/outputSpecial data processing applicationsWorld Wide WebCorrelation method
A system and related method are provided for presenting advertisements in association with a media stream in a network environment, without interrupting the media stream. The advertisements are provided in a real-time and targeted manner to maximize advertisement revenue. The advertisements replace advertisements otherwise provided within the media stream.
Owner:STREAM TRACK MEDIA
System and method for broadcasting interactive content
ActiveUS20150245079A1Strengthen the systemImprove methodBroadcast transmission systemsTwo-way working systemsInteractive contentControl signal
There is provided a system and method for streaming content to a plurality of devices over a network. A first stream comprising a first live feed is received from a first source, a second stream comprising a second live feed received from a second source, the first live feed synchronized with the second live feed, and a third stream comprising the synchronized first and second live feed generated and sent to each device. An interface is also presented on each device and the live feed displayed therewithin, a request signal indicative of a request for interactive content received, a control signal comprising instructions for retrieving the interactive content from the memory sent to each device, and the interface dynamically modified for causing the retrieved interactive content to be displayed concurrently with the live feed.
Owner:9337 9899 QUEBEC INC
Methods and apparatus for targeted secondary content insertion
ActiveUS20150058883A1Improve efficiencyBroadcast-related systemsElectrical cable transmission adaptationDecision makerContent based networking
Methods and apparatus for identification and insertion of content targeted to a particular audience within a content-based network, such as a cable television or satellite network. In one embodiment of the invention, audience qualities are identified and distributed to an advertisement decision maker, which uses the information to fulfill advertisement placement opportunities. Qualifiers about an existing or projected audience are classified utilizing an algorithm for qualifier weight and variance in order to determine the proximity any given qualifier may be to a target audience for an advertisement. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also optionally maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and / or subscriber, thus ensuring that audience data is not traceable to a specific user account. Business methods are also disclosed.
Owner:TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
Apparatus and method for insertion of material in broadcasting
InactiveUS20060053442A1Easy to integrateReliable insertionTelevision system detailsSelective content distributionControl signalVertical blanking interval
A system, apparatus, and method for local insertion of analog or digital material into a television broadcast signal. A central insertion control unit controls the insertion of additional material while a remote insertion control unit locally controls the insertion of the additional material. The central insertion control unit contains a processor, storage media, and an encoder for encoding control and information signals into a broadcast signal. The control signal contains a cue signal for information about play lists, and an action signal for triggering insertion of the additional material. The control signal is encoded into a line of the vertical blanking interval. Once the control is detected by the remote insertion control unit the additional material is played and broadcast.
Owner:RIDDERHEIM STEFAN +1
Content injection system and methodology
ActiveUS20080120638A1Easy to practiceTransmission sytems characterised arrangementsBroadcast/distribution of identical information by plural systemsComputer scienceSource data
A method, and an associated system, for sending to a first group of recipients only the content portions of a continuity source data-flow which takes the form of ordered, successive, alternating content and non-content segments. From a methodologic point of view, the invention involves, in a manner which utilizes content-segment material buffering, delivering fully, and in correct order, to the first recipient group the material in each content segment, via steps including (a) bridging each gap between next-adjacent content segments at least partially with transmitted injection material that differs from the non-content segment material in the gap, which injection material ends in time no sooner than the end of the gap, and (b) employing, as needed, and as a part of such full delivering of content-segment material, time-progressive, time-length-variable buffering, and subsequent, progressive buffer-delivering, of any content-segment material which overlaps in time with the transmission of injection material.
Owner:WIDEORBIT LLC
Method and apparatus for switching targeted advertisements at a set top terminal
InactiveUS7913275B2Great capability and flexibilityTelevision system detailsResource management arrangementsComputer terminalMultimedia
A system and method for switching targeted advertisements is described. In one embodiment one primary advertisement is assigned to a first channel, where the first channel carries a program. At least one alternate advertisement is assigned to one or more alternate channels. Selected set top terminals switch to one or more of the alternate channels to display alternate advertisements, where the selection of the alternate channel is based on information related to users of the set top terminals.
Owner:COMCAST IP HLDG I
Advertising and content management systems and methods
InactiveUS20080148311A1Efficient managementBroadcast-related systemsSelective content distributionContent management systemContent management
Owner:BELLSOUTH INTPROP COR
Systems & methods for allocating bandwidth in switched digital video systems based on interest
ActiveUS20110296475A1Two-way working systemsSelective content distributionDigital videoTiered approach
Systems and methods for allocating bandwidth in a switched digital video (SDV) system based on channel interest. In some embodiments, bandwidth is deallocated from channels and allocated to requested channels having a higher interest. Tiered approaches for allocating bandwidth are disclosed. Embodiments in which QAMs are allocated across services in a multi-service system based on interest are also disclosed. Embodiments for accommodating emergency access system (EAS) functionality in a SDV system are also disclosed.
Owner:ROVI GUIDES INC
Encapsulated, streaming media automation and distribution system
ActiveUS8621508B2Save time and costMinimal overheadTelevision system detailsGHz frequency transmissionSoftware systemDisplay device
Owner:CALLAHAN CELLULAR L L C
Video Content Targeting System and Method
InactiveUS20080155587A1Television system detailsBroadcast-related systemsMobile phonePositioning system
A system and method for collecting, in real-time, information related to the audience of a media appliance, and responsively providing content to that appliance as a function of the collected information. The invention may be implemented using known methods and systems for the real-time identification of individuals (biometric monitoring, mobile phone caller ID and ESN recognition, etc.).
Owner:MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
System and method for inserting live video into pre-produced video
InactiveUS20040100581A1Television system detailsColor signal processing circuitsComputer graphics (images)Insertion point
A method for inserting live video broadcast into a pre-produced video is provided. A pre-produced video is first stored. An insertion point in the pre-produced video is then identified and stored. Next, a video clip from a live broadcast is saved. The video clip is then combined with the pre-produced video via the insertion point. Finally, the result of the combination is displayed. Alternatively, a feed of the live video broadcast is directly combined with the pre-produced video without having to perform the step of recording the live event.
Owner:ESPN TECH SERVICES +1
Systems and methods for analog channel reuse in a cable system
ActiveUS20080069155A1Television system detailsResource management arrangementsEngineeringChannel reuse
A system and method is disclosed allowing a cable network provider to dynamically allocate a network resource, in the form of channel bandwidth, for conveying either analog or digital assets. Certain assets are distributed in a cable network in an analog manner but only during certain time periods. The network resources could be used for offering digital services at other times. A programmable RF switch allows network resources to be switched to convey digital assets when the analog channels are not required. The digital assets conveyed may comprise movies, games, or music and can be transferred during ‘off-hours’ for local storage in the set top box in anticipation of future requests by a user. When the asset is requested, the set top box first checks if the asset is locally available, and if so, spools it out locally.
Owner:MK SYST USA INC
Broadcasting data converter
InactiveUS20080209466A1Picture reproducers using cathode ray tubesBroadcast specific applicationsBroadcast dataDigital broadcasting
A relay station comprises an emergency information detection unit for detecting an emergency information broadcasting flag in the digital broadcasting TMCC signal transmitted from the center station; a replacement data creation unit for issuing an instruction for creating replacement contents and replacing the data when emergency information is multiplexed in the TS; and a time synchronization unit for executing time synchronization between the TS created by the data replacement and the TS before the data replacement. On a receiving terminal, the replaced data broadcasting contents can be received while prefectural broadcasting video and audio contents are continuously received.
Owner:HITACHI LTD
Television distribution system for signal substitution
InactiveUS6941573B1Broadcast transmission systemsAnalogue secracy/subscription systemsFrequency spectrumMarket place
A cable television distribution system in which the head end substitutes different channels for a plurality of separated geographic zones. The head end creates a plurality of channel spectrums and transmits the spectrums on distribution trunks such that a different spectrum may be present on each distribution trunk. The spectrums on the distribution trunks are connected to zones of the viewer community which have been selected for market research purposes on the basis of demographics. Product sales collection units are provided at stores throughout the community served by the cable television distribution to collect consumer purchase data for market research purposes.
Owner:INFORMATION RESOURCES
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