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1. 发明申请

US20120311023A1 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NETWORK SOFTWARE INTERFACES 有权
标题翻译：用于实施网络软件接口的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US20120311023A1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-06
申请号：US13493740
申请日：2012-06-11
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi , William Helms
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi , William Helms
IPC分类号： G06F15/16
CPC分类号： H04N21/818 , H04L63/10 , H04L63/168 , H04N21/4431
摘要： Apparatus and methods for improved software programming interface functionality in a network. In one exemplary embodiment, the network comprises an HFC cable network with CPE in which network-specific programming interfaces (e.g., APIs) may be downloaded to the CPE, registered, authenticated, stored and executed in a software protocol stack implementing OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) or Multimedia Home Platform (MHP) standards. The host device software comprises a “manager” module that registers APIs identified by the OCAP Monitor Application, such that all applications launched thereafter on the device can use these communications APIs, provided they have the appropriate permission(s). This relieves individual applications from having to support details regarding network-specific protocols and APIs. In an alternate embodiment, class and data files associated with the API functionality are downloaded along with an application. The downloaded application registers the API using a modified version of the API using a description file (DF). The DF describes the class and data files provided with the application that are part of the registered API.
摘要翻译：用于改进网络中的软件编程接口功能的装置和方法。在一个示例性实施例中，网络包括具有CPE的HFC电缆网络，其中可以将网络特定编程接口（例如，API）下载到CPE，在实现OpenCable应用平台的软件协议栈中注册，认证，存储和执行 OCAP）或多媒体家庭平台（MHP）标准。主机设备软件包括管理器模块，其注册由OCAP监视器应用程序标识的API，使得其后在设备上启动的所有应用可以使用这些通信API，只要它们具有适当的许可。这减轻了个别应用程序不必支持有关特定于网络的协议和API的细节。在替代实施例中，与API功能相关联的类和数据文件与应用一起下载。下载的应用程序使用API的修改版本使用描述文件（DF）注册API。 DF描述作为注册API一部分的应用程序提供的类和数据文件。

2. 发明授权

US08302111B2 Methods and apparatus for hardware registration in a network device 有权
标题翻译：网络设备中硬件注册的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US08302111B2
公开(公告)日：2012-10-30
申请号：US10723959
申请日：2003-11-24
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F9/44 , H04N7/16
CPC分类号： H04L43/04 , G06F9/541 , H04L12/2805 , H04L12/2814 , H04L12/282 , H04L67/10 , H04L67/42 , H04N21/42684 , H04N21/818
摘要： Methods and apparatus for control of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved hardware registry is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to both identify and control available hardware resources. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having digital video recording (DVR) capability. An application downloaded to the device discovers the registry and software interfaces associated therewith, and then utilizes the interfaces to automatically control the requisite hardware capability. Improved client device, network and head end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：使用应用程序控制客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者驻地设备）的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的硬件注册表，应用程序可通过该注册表来识别和控制可用的硬件资源。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有数字视频记录（DVR）能力的数字机顶盒。下载到设备的应用程序发现与其相关联的注册表和软件界面，然后利用接口来自动控制必要的硬件能力。还公开了改进的客户端设备，网络和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

3. 发明授权

US08046636B2 Methods and apparatus for event logging in an information network 有权
公开(公告)号：US08046636B2
公开(公告)日：2011-10-25
申请号：US12717097
申请日：2010-03-03
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F11/00
CPC分类号： H04L67/16 , G06F11/2268 , G06F11/3476 , G06F11/3495 , H04L41/06 , H04L41/50 , H04L43/0876 , H04N17/00 , Y10T477/688
摘要： Methods and apparatus for logging, analysis, and reporting of events such as reboots in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved event logging and monitoring system is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to record event or error data. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the various functional aspects of the event logging system, which registers to receive event notifications (including resource exhaustion data) from other applications running on the device. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the logging system remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.

4. 发明申请

US20090006909A1 Methods and apparatus for event logging in an information network 有权
标题翻译：信息网络中事件记录的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20090006909A1
公开(公告)日：2009-01-01
申请号：US11897742
申请日：2007-08-31
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F11/07 , G06F9/54 , H04L9/32
CPC分类号： H04L67/16 , G06F11/2268 , G06F11/3476 , G06F11/3495 , H04L41/06 , H04L41/50 , H04L43/0876 , H04N17/00 , Y10T477/688
摘要： Methods and apparatus for logging, analysis, and reporting of events such as reboots in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved event logging and monitoring system is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to record event or error data. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the various functional aspects of the event logging system, which registers to receive event notifications (including resource exhaustion data) from other applications running on the device. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the logging system remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：使用应用程序记录，分析和报告客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者场所设备）中的重新启动的事件的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的事件记录和监视系统，应用程序可以与该应用程序接口来记录事件或错误数据。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒，该中间件适于实现事件记录系统的各种功能方面，其注册以从其他运行的应用程序接收事件通知（包括资源耗尽数据）装置。网络运营商还可以通过网络代理远程控制日志记录系统的操作。还公开了改进的客户端设备和网络配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

5. 发明授权

US07266726B1 Methods and apparatus for event logging in an information network 有权
标题翻译：信息网络中事件记录的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07266726B1
公开(公告)日：2007-09-04
申请号：US10722206
申请日：2003-11-24
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F11/00
CPC分类号： H04L67/16 , G06F11/2268 , G06F11/3476 , G06F11/3495 , H04L41/06 , H04L41/50 , H04L43/0876 , H04N17/00 , Y10T477/688
摘要： Methods and apparatus for logging, analysis, and reporting of events such as reboots in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved event logging and monitoring system is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to record event or error data. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the various functional aspects of the event logging system, which registers to receive event notifications (including resource exhaustion data) from other applications running on the device. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the logging system remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：使用应用程序记录，分析和报告客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者场所设备）中的重新启动的事件的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的事件记录和监视系统，应用程序可以与该应用程序接口来记录事件或错误数据。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒，该中间件适于实现事件记录系统的各种功能方面，其注册以从其他运行的应用程序接收事件通知（包括资源耗尽数据）装置。网络运营商还可以通过网络代理远程控制日志记录系统的操作。还公开了改进的客户端设备和网络配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

6. 发明申请

US20060036750A1 Media extension apparatus and methods for use in an information network 有权
标题翻译：用于信息网络的媒体扩展装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US20060036750A1
公开(公告)日：2006-02-16
申请号：US10782680
申请日：2004-02-18
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F15/16
CPC分类号： H04N21/4431 , G06F9/44526 , H04N21/4432 , H04N21/4433 , H04N21/8166
摘要： Methods and apparatus for extending the capabilities of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using one or more on-demand applications. In one aspect, an improved media handling extension is provided within the device with which the various application(s) can interface to facilitate on-demand interaction between the CPE and the head end or other network entity. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box (DSTB) having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the OCAP/ACAP/MHP mandated Java Media Framework (JMF) APIs. A specially configured application is downloaded to the DSTB and run, the application configuring the paths within the device to provide, inter alia, media access to the on-demand application(s) according to one or more network specific protocols. Accordingly, the network MSO can also uniquely configure the CPE within its network for on-demand capability according to its own specific protocols from the head-end. Improved client device and head-end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用于使用一个或多个按需应用来扩展客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者驻地设备）的能力的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的媒体处理扩展，所述各种应用可通过该扩展来接口以便于CPE与头端或其他网络实体之间的按需交互。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒（DSTB），适用于实现OCAP / ACAP / MHP强制的Java Media Framework（JMF）API。将特殊配置的应用程序下载到DSTB并运行，配置设备内的路径的应用程序，尤其是根据一个或多个特定于网络的协议向按需应用程序进行媒体访问。因此，网络MSO还可以根据其自己的头端的特定协议，在其网络内唯一地配置CPE以进行按需能力。还公开了改进的客户端设备和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

7. 发明申请

US20050114900A1 Methods and apparatus for hardware registration in a network device 有权
标题翻译：网络设备中硬件注册的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20050114900A1
公开(公告)日：2005-05-26
申请号：US10723959
申请日：2003-11-24
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George Sarosi
IPC分类号： H04L12/28 , H04N7/173 , G06F3/00 , G06F9/44 , G06F9/46 , G06F13/00 , H04N7/16
CPC分类号： H04L43/04 , G06F9/541 , H04L12/2805 , H04L12/2814 , H04L12/282 , H04L67/10 , H04L67/42 , H04N21/42684 , H04N21/818
摘要： Methods and apparatus for control of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved hardware registry is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to both identify and control available hardware resources. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having digital video recording (DVR) capability. An application downloaded to the device discovers the registry and software interfaces associated therewith, and then utilizes the interfaces to automatically control the requisite hardware capability. Improved client device, network and head end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：使用应用程序控制客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者驻地设备）的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的硬件注册表，应用程序可通过该注册表来识别和控制可用的硬件资源。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有数字视频记录（DVR）能力的数字机顶盒。下载到设备的应用程序发现与其相关联的注册表和软件界面，然后利用接口来自动控制必要的硬件能力。还公开了改进的客户端设备，网络和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

8. 发明授权

US09414116B2 Media extension apparatus and methods for use in an information network 有权
标题翻译：用于信息网络的媒体扩展装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US09414116B2
公开(公告)日：2016-08-09
申请号：US13323616
申请日：2011-12-12
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： H04L29/06 , H04N21/443 , G06F9/445 , H04N21/81
CPC分类号： H04N21/4431 , G06F9/44526 , H04N21/4432 , H04N21/4433 , H04N21/8166
摘要： Methods and apparatus for extending the capabilities of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using one or more on-demand applications. In one aspect, an improved media handling extension is provided within the device with which the various application(s) can interface to facilitate on-demand interaction between the CPE and the head end or other network entity. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box (DSTB) having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the OCAP/ACAP/MHP mandated Java Media Framework (JMF) APIs. A specially configured application is downloaded to the DSTB and run, the application configuring the paths within the device to provide, inter cilia, media access to the on-demand application(s) according to one or more network specific protocols. Accordingly, the network MSO can also uniquely configure the CPE within its network for on-demand capability according to its own specific protocols from the head-end. Improved client device and head-end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用于使用一个或多个按需应用来扩展客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者驻地设备）的能力的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的媒体处理扩展，所述各种应用可通过该扩展来接口以便于CPE与头端或其他网络实体之间的按需交互。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒（DSTB），适用于实现OCAP / ACAP / MHP强制的Java Media Framework（JMF）API。将特殊配置的应用程序下载到DSTB并运行，配置设备中的路径的应用程序，以根据一个或多个特定于网络的协议向按需应用程序提供媒体访问。因此，网络MSO还可以根据其自己的头端的特定协议，在其网络内唯一地配置CPE以进行按需能力。还公开了改进的客户端设备和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

9. 发明授权

US09213538B1 Methods and apparatus for display element management in an information network 有权
标题翻译：信息网络中显示元素管理的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09213538B1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-15
申请号：US10773664
申请日：2004-02-06
申请人： Patrick Ladd , Aaron James Kamienski , George W. Sarosi , Eric B. Miller
发明人： Patrick Ladd , Aaron James Kamienski , George W. Sarosi , Eric B. Miller
IPC分类号： G06F9/44 , G06F21/60
CPC分类号： G06F3/04847 , G06F8/70 , G06F9/451 , G06F21/10 , G06F21/60 , G06F2221/032 , H04N21/431
摘要： Methods and apparatus for managing display elements such as GUI windows in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) running multiple related or unrelated applications. In one embodiment, an improved window management entity is provided within the device with which HAVi-compliant application(s) can interface in order to access display elements according to a priority structure or hierarchy. One or more privileged applications are designated and allowed to affect the priority structure, including requesting a new in-focus application to be placed atop the priority structure. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the window manager remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用于管理运行多个相关或不相关应用的客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者场所设备）中的显示元素（诸如GUI窗口）的方法和装置。在一个实施例中，在设备内提供改进的窗口管理实体，HAVi兼容应用可以与HAVi兼容应用程序接口，以便根据优先级结构或层次来访问显示元素。一个或多个特权应用程序被指定并允许影响优先级结构，包括请求将新的焦点应用放置在优先级结构的顶部。网络运营商还可以通过网络代理远程控制窗口管理器的操作。还公开了改进的客户端设备和网络配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

10. 发明授权

US08078669B2 Media extension apparatus and methods for use in an information network 有权
标题翻译：用于信息网络的媒体扩展装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US08078669B2
公开(公告)日：2011-12-13
申请号：US10782680
申请日：2004-02-18
申请人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
发明人： Patrick Ladd , George W. Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F15/16
CPC分类号： H04N21/4431 , G06F9/44526 , H04N21/4432 , H04N21/4433 , H04N21/8166
摘要： Methods and apparatus for extending the capabilities of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using one or more on-demand applications. In one aspect, an improved media handling extension is provided within the device with which the various application(s) can interface to facilitate on-demand interaction between the CPE and the head end or other network entity. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box (DSTB) having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the OCAP/ACAP/MHP mandated Java Media Framework (JMF) APIs. A specially configured application is downloaded to the DSTB and run, the application configuring the paths within the device to provide, inter alia, media access to the on-demand application(s) according to one or more network specific protocols. Accordingly, the network MSO can also uniquely configure the CPE within its network for on-demand capability according to its own specific protocols from the head-end. Improved client device and head-end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用于使用一个或多个按需应用来扩展客户端设备（例如，有线网络中的消费者驻地设备）的能力的方法和装置。在一个方面，在设备内提供改进的媒体处理扩展，所述各种应用可通过该扩展来接口以便于CPE与头端或其他网络实体之间的按需交互。在一个示例性实施例中，客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒（DSTB），适用于实现OCAP / ACAP / MHP强制的Java Media Framework（JMF）API。将特殊配置的应用程序下载到DSTB并运行，配置设备内的路径的应用程序，尤其是根据一个或多个特定于网络的协议向按需应用程序进行媒体访问。因此，网络MSO还可以根据其自己的头端的特定协议，在其网络内唯一地配置CPE以进行按需能力。还公开了改进的客户端设备和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

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