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525 results about "Media controls" patented technology

In digital electronics, analogue electronics and entertainment, the user interface of media may include media controls or player controls, to enact and change or adjust the process of watching film or listening to audio. These widely known symbols can be found in a multitude of software products, exemplifying what is known as dominant design.

System, method and article of manufacture for selecting a gateway of a hybrid communication system architecture

Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet utilizing telephony routing information and internet protocol address information. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. A directory service that supports a hybrid communication system architecture is provided for routing traffic over the hybrid network and the internet and selecting a network proximal to the origination of the call.
Owner:VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC

Efficient Handover of Media Communications in Heterogeneous IP Networks using LAN Profiles and Network Handover Rules

Methods and systems are provided for efficient handover of a media session between heterogeneous IP networks. A mobile device with Internet access can operate a software program to communicate with a corresponding node. The corresponding node may access the Internet through either a NAT router or a firewall. The mobile device establishes a media session with a corresponding node via the transmission of a first media stream and receipt of a second media stream, and a media control channel can optionally be implemented. The mobile device can acquire Internet access through a second IP address, and packets routed between the second IP address and the Internet may traverse a NAT router. The mobile device can evaluate the type of NAT at the second IP address from a stored LAN profile. A software routine can determine that handover of the media session from the first IP address to the second IP address is preferred. A software routine can determine efficient handover procedures according to Network handover rules. The mobile device may begin transmitting a third media stream to the corresponding node and the corresponding node can transmit a fourth media stream to the second IP address. A media control channel is optionally supported.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Method and system for automatically substituting media content

Signals associated with a media channel can convey programming to a television system. The programming can comprise segments of entertainment content and segments of commercial or advertising content. The signals can comprise distinctive waveform features between the segments of entertainment content and advertising content. For example, an abrupt change in the amplitude or phase of the waveform can provide an indication of a transition between a segment of entertainment content and a segment of advertising content. A signal processing system can monitor or analyze the signals to detect the distinctive waveform features. In response to detecting a feature and determining that the media channel has transitioned between conveying entertainment content and conveying commercial content, a media control system can present alternative or replacement content on the television system. The alternative content can comprise interactive advertising, for example.
Owner:MEDIA IP HLDG LLC

Multimedia control center

Techniques and systems for centralized access to multimedia content stored on or available to a computing device are disclosed. The centralized access can be provided by a media control interface that receives user inputs and interacts with media programs resident on the computing device to produce graphical user interfaces that can be presented on a display device.
Owner:APPLE INC

Methods and interfaces for home media control

The present disclosure generally relates to interfaces and techniques for media playback on one or more devices. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device receives user input and, in response to receiving the user input, displays, on the display, a multi-device interface that includes: one or more indicators associated with a plurality of available playback devices that are connected to the device and available to initiate playback of media from the device, and a media playback status of the plurality of available playback devices.
Owner:APPLE INC

Efficient handover of media communications in heterogeneous IP networks using handover procedure rules and media handover relays

Methods and systems are provided for efficient handover of a media session between heterogeneous Internet Protocol (IP) networks. A mobile device with Internet access can operate a software program to communicate with a corresponding node. The corresponding node may access the Internet through a firewall which may include Network Address Translation (NAT)-routing functionality. The mobile device establishes a media session with a corresponding node via the transmission of a first media stream and receipt of a second media stream, and a media-control channel can optionally be implemented. The mobile device can acquire Internet access through a second IP address, and packets routed between the second IP address and the Internet may traverse a firewall. The mobile device can evaluate a set of network parameters at the second IP address from a stored Local Area Network (LAN) profile. A software routine can (i) evaluate that handover of the media session from the first IP address to the second IP address is preferred and (ii) select an efficient handover procedure according to handover procedure rules.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Efficient Handover of Media Communications in Heterogeneous IP Networks

Methods and systems are provided for efficient handover of a media session between heterogeneous IP networks. A mobile device with Internet access can operate a software program to communicate with a corresponding node. The corresponding node may access the Internet through either (i) a NAT router or (ii) a public IP address. The mobile device establishes a media session with a corresponding node via the transmission of a first media stream and receipt of a second media stream, and a media control channel can optionally be implemented. The mobile device can acquire Internet access through a second IP address, and packets routed between the second IP address and the Internet may traverse a NAT router. A software routine can determine that handover of the media session from the first IP address to the second IP address is preferred. The mobile device may begin transmitting a third media stream to the corresponding node before the first media stream stops. The corresponding node can transmit a fourth media stream to the second IP address before terminating the transmission of the second stream to the first IP address. Software operating at the mobile device may include a handover predictive jitter buffer.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Message and arrangement for provding different services in a multimedia communication system

In current multimedia communication systems using session initiation protocols such as SIP, a service change (e.g. adding a new media type to an existing multimedia conversation) entails significant delays and processor load in both clients and server. The current invention solves this by separating session signaling and media control signaling in different signaling channels (141,142) and by eliminating the need to re-establish SIP sessions for each service change. The application server (120) maintains a list of all media types supported by each multimedia client (110) involved in a multimedia conversation. Each multimedia client (110) requesting to send one or several media streams with different media types to one or several other multimedia client(s) negotiates with the application server (120) only. The inventive concept significantly reduces networks delays and speeds up the service change as perceived by the user. The invention is of interest for various multimedia conferencing applications.
Owner:TELEFON AB LM ERICSSON (PUBL)

Multitask concurrent executive system and method for hybrid network service

InactiveCN101741850AIntegrate business capabilitiesHybrid network services are flexible and diverseData switching networksService flowMedia controls
The invention relates to a multitask concurrent executive system and a method for hybrid network service. The system comprises a client side, a load-balancing server, a signalling / media control server and an application server cluster. The running method thereof is as follows: after the client side receives a service request, the load-balancing server selects an optimum application server and transmits the service request to a service bus thereof. After an admission control module of the application server carries out admission control on the request, the service bus transmits the request to a dynamic flow execution engine, the dynamic flow execution engine starts a service flow corresponding to the request to analyze and process, and the service bus calls a corresponding service capability component in a low deferred event service engine and interacts with the signalling / media control server through the resource adapter so as to call the service resource of the latter; and a processing result is returned to the client side according to a reverse process. The multitask concurrent executive system supports the supply of hybrid network service over a telecommunication network and the internet and the multitask concurrent on a heterogeneous network and terminals.
Owner:BEIJING UNIV OF POSTS & TELECOMM

Method and system for controlling streaming of media to wireless communication devices

A method and system for controlling a streaming media session in which a media server streams media to a wireless communication device via a radio access network. The radio access network controls the streaming media session by (i) generating a media control signal based, at least in part, on an air interface state between the radio access network and the device and (ii) sending the media control signal to the media server. By sending the media control signal, the radio access network enables adjustment of at least one parameter of the streaming media session. Further, the radio access network may send the media control signal when prompted by the media server.
Owner:SPRING SPECTRUM LP

Methods for Transmitting Multimedia Files and Advertisements

In one implementation a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion is provided. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequential access, transmitting the advertising portion of the file, receiving a request to transmit a portion of the requested portion of the file prior to completing transmitting the advertising portion of the file, completing the transmission of the advertising portion of the file, and transmitting the requested portion of the file. In another implementation a method of transmitting streaming data from a server to the data storage medium of a device having a multimedia player is provided. The streaming data having at least one advertising-sponsored content portion and at least one associated obligatory advertising portion. Upon the server determining that the playing of all or part of the obligatory advertising portion is attempting to be avoided by the multimedia player, the server sends to the multimedia player or device a message with data storage medium control information for the purpose of inhibiting the advertising-sponsored content portion stored in the data storage medium from being played by multimedia player.
Owner:TAMIRAS PER PTE LTD LLC

Double bag vacuum infusion process

The double bag vacuum infusion process of the present invention provides a low cost method for producing complex composite assemblies without an autoclave. It also enables the production of highly innovative structures. The quality of the composites produced using such an infusion process are comparable to composites made using prepregs, hand layup or fiber placement, and autoclave curing. Double bagging provides vacuum integrity, controls bag relaxation while flow media controls the flow front to allow high quality aerospace-grade products.
Owner:THE BOEING CO

Compressor system for vending devices and the like

An variable capacity compressor system operated by an adaptive energy usage management and thermal control system is provided to reduce the energy consumption and cost of operation of a vending machine. The variable capacity refrigeration system of the present invention includes the use of a variable or multi-speed compressor, a plurality of fixed capacity or speed compressors arranged in a compressor bank, a variable or multi-speed speed compressor with a plurality of refrigeration coils placed in vertical strata levels within the storage compartment, a plurality of fixed capacity or speed compressors arranged in a compressor bank with a plurality of refrigeration coils placed in vertical strata levels within the storage compartment operated by individual refrigerant media control valves, or a plurality of compressors with a plurality of refrigeration coils placed in vertical strata levels within the storage compartment coupled individually to a corresponding compressor, or combinations thereof.
Owner:RANCO OF DELAWARE

Multi-task recorder

A method, system, and computer-readable medium controls one or more applications in a graphical user interface type operating system. All events that occur through the graphical user interface are recorded and a script file is generated comprising instructions based on the recorded events. A compiler compiles the script file into a binary language file; and an event player executes the binary language file to control the one or more computer applications according to the instructions. In a preferred embodiment, all mouse and keyboard events that occur through a graphical user interface in a Windows, MacOS, or X-windows based operating system are recorded. The above events are created directly or indirectly by a user of the graphical user interface.
Owner:INREACH

System and method for providing requested quality of service in a hybrid network

Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. The hybrid network also contains logic for responding to requests for quality of service and reserving the resources to provide the requested services.
Owner:VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC

Docking apparatus and mixer for portable media devices

A docking system and mixer for portable media devices includes two control interfaces that correspond to two dock seat to receive two media storage devices, such as a portable music player, therein. A microcontroller resides in the housing and the media controls on the housing for each of the players are electrically interconnected to the microcontroller. Media items are stored on storage components, such as a hard drive, in each of the portable media devices. Manipulation of the control surfaces commands the operation of the media storage devices, such as playback of an audio or video file thereon. The outputs of both of the media storage devices are controlled and mixed via a disc jockey style interface.
Owner:ION AUDIO

Multi-party playlist control including wireless enablement

A method and system for controlling one or more user playlists in a digital media communications system. A media control unit that stores or has access to digital media content detects the presence of one or more users of the digital media communications system. The media control unit obtains a playlist containing preferred multimedia selections from each user and stores each playlist. A universal playlist is then constructed where the universal playlist incorporates the preferred media selections form each participating user's playlist. Media selections are then played or made available to the users of the system from the universal playlist.
Owner:LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Apparatus, system and methods for collecting position information over a large surface using electrical field sensing devices

An apparatus, system and methods are provided for collecting information on the geographic positions of several moving or immobile objects simultaneously. A plurality of large scale printed circuits having charge transfer capacitance sensing properties are linked by a communication network in order to form a coherent sensing surface for the collection and reconnaissance of positioning and movement information. The positioning and movement information gathered can be used as input information by media control systems.
Owner:JEAN PHILIPPE

Multi-Port Catheter System with Medium Control and Measurement Systems for Therapy and Diagnosis Delivery

A series of embodiments of multi-lumen, multisegmented (or variable diameter) catheters and associated multi-channel flow control and measurement systems and methods for simultaneous delivery of a medium to a plurality of locations is described. The need for precise, stable reliable, and repeatable flow control in therapy delivery catheters is crucial to the efficacious treatment of the clinical manifestations of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and other such maladies. Such treatments may involve the placement of multi-lumen catheters into peripheral arterial trees, with the subsequent need to govern the flow dynamics within each individual lumen of the multi-lumen device in such a way that an optimum distribution of the agent is achieved intra-arterially. Combinations of pumps, flow monitors, pressure monitors, feedback loops and related hardware and software collectively capable of achieving this goal are described. In other embodiments, this device and method could be used for infusions into tissues and solid organs, and microcoil systems can be added to the various components of the catheter systems to improve the imaging quality during MR-guided procedures.
Owner:UNIV OF VIRGINIA ALUMNI PATENTS FOUND

Robot system and method and computer-readable medium controlling the same

A robot system rapidly performs a motion based on a gesture recognized from a user and achieves a smooth interface with the user. The system receives a gesture input by a user, and sets a position of a first gesture as a reference position, if the gesture input by the user is recognized as the first gesture. The system also judges a moving direction of a second gesture from the reference position if the gesture input by the user is recognized as the second gesture. The system recognizes a command instructing a robot to perform a motion corresponding to the judged moving direction.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Apparatus, system and methods for collecting position information over a large surface using electrical field sensing devices

An apparatus, system and methods are provided for collecting information on the geographic positions of several moving or immobile objects simultaneously. A plurality of large scale printed circuits having charge transfer capacitance sensing properties are linked by a communication network in order to form a coherent sensing surface for the collection and reconnaissance of positioning and movement information. The positioning and movement information gathered can be used as input information by media control systems.
Owner:LES ATELIER NUMERIQUES

Efficient handover of media communications in heterogeneous IP networks using LAN profiles and network handover rules

Methods and systems are provided for efficient handover of a media session between heterogeneous Internet Protocol (IP) networks. A mobile device with Internet access can operate a software program to communicate with a corresponding node. The corresponding node may access the Internet through either a Network Address Translation (NAT) router or a firewall. The mobile device establishes a media session with a corresponding node via the transmission of a first media stream and receipt of a second media stream, and a media control channel can optionally be implemented. The mobile device can acquire Internet access through a second IP address, and packets routed between the second IP address and the Internet may traverse a NAT router. The mobile device can evaluate the type of NAT at the second IP address from a stored Local Area Network (LAN) profile. A software routine can determine that handover of the media session from the first IP address to the second IP address is preferred. A software routine can determine efficient handover procedures according to Network handover rules. The mobile device may begin transmitting a third media stream to the corresponding node and the corresponding node can transmit a fourth media stream to the second IP address. A media control channel is optionally supported.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Systems and methods for network-based media processing

In an embodiment, a network-based media processing system includes a media control plane implementing a first network protocol. The media control plane includes a media origin server. The system further includes a network control plane implementing a second network protocol. The network control plane includes a network platform orchestrator, a network orchestration client, a network resource element, and a plurality of media processing elements. A system further includes a media data plane implementing a third network protocol. The media data plane includes a plurality of media resources. The system further includes a media interchange format configured to provide a unified data format for delivering media according to a format requested from a client device. The first network protocol is different from the second network protocol.
Owner:CABLE TELEVISION LAB

Apparatus for redundant multiplexing and remultiplexing of program streams and best effort data

A redundant remultiplexer includes two media control modules, wherein, if the primary module operates in an input mode, the backup module performs the same processing of packets as the primary module but only transmits processed packets to a switch if the primary module fails, and wherein, if the primary module is operating in an output mode, the backup module performs the same processing as the primary output module on the same sequence of packets received from the switch, but the backup module only outputs the processed packets if the primary module fails.
Owner:MK SYST USA INC

Efficient handover of media communications in heterogeneous IP networks

Methods and systems are provided for efficient handover of a media session between heterogeneous IP networks. A mobile device with Internet access can operate a software program to communicate with a corresponding node. The corresponding node may access the Internet through either (i) a NAT router or (ii) a public IP address. The mobile device establishes a media session with a corresponding node via the transmission of a first media stream and receipt of a second media stream, and a media control channel can optionally be implemented. The mobile device can acquire Internet access through a second IP address, and packets routed between the second IP address and the Internet may traverse a NAT router. A software routine can determine that handover of the media session from the first IP address to the second IP address is preferred.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC
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