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1. 发明授权

US10462534B2 Methods and apparatus for centralized and decentralized alert messaging 有权
公开(公告)号：US10462534B2
公开(公告)日：2019-10-29
申请号：US15043354
申请日：2016-02-12
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Kenneth Gould , George Sarosi
IPC分类号： G06F15/16 , H04N21/81 , H04W4/029 , G08B27/00 , H04N21/414 , H04L29/08
摘要： Apparatus and methods for providing emergency alert system (EAS) data to subscribers of a content-based network for multiple locations including via mobile devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a server performing real-time receipt and encapsulation of the EAS data, transport of the EAS data to client devices over an IP or other packet-switched network, and use of applications running on the client devices to decode and display the EAS data. In one variant, a centralized EAS (CEAS) entity is used to aggregate and distribute EAS messages to video registration servers (VRS), which use stored client device data and user preferences to map delivery of relevant EAMs over the IP network. In another variant, instant messaging (IM) infrastructure is used to deliver and display at least portion of the EAS data via a separate transport process.

2. 发明授权

US09883223B2 Apparatus and methods for multimedia coordination 有权
公开(公告)号：US09883223B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-30
申请号：US14842602
申请日：2015-09-01
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Vipul Patel , Kenneth Gould , David Chen
IPC分类号： H04N7/10 , H04N21/2665 , H04N21/81 , H04N21/258 , H04N21/414 , H04N21/442 , H04N21/4784 , H04N21/658 , H04N21/2347 , H04N21/2543 , H04N21/4408 , H04N21/61 , H04N21/6587
CPC分类号： H04N21/2665 , H04N21/2347 , H04N21/2543 , H04N21/25883 , H04N21/41407 , H04N21/4408 , H04N21/44222 , H04N21/4784 , H04N21/6131 , H04N21/6582 , H04N21/6587 , H04N21/812
摘要： Methods and apparatus for providing coordination between two or more different media distribution channels. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a server and associated client processes disposed of various components of a managed content distribution network (e.g., cable or satellite network). The server process coordinates with the client processes to obtain user interactivity data useful is assessing the efficacy of certain secondary content (e.g., advertisements). In one variant, input is received from, and provided to, other associated media campaigns (e.g., print, online, and/or telephonic) so as to allow rapid and effective coordination between the campaigns. Mechanisms for improving user engagement to the secondary content are also disclosed.

3. 发明授权

US09743158B2 Emergency alert data delivery apparatus and methods 有权
公开(公告)号：US09743158B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-22
申请号：US13914487
申请日：2013-06-10
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Charles Hasek , Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： G08B1/08 , H04N21/81 , G08B25/08 , H04L29/06 , H04N21/235 , H04N21/435 , H04N21/488 , H04N21/61
CPC分类号： H04N21/814 , G08B25/085 , H04L29/06027 , H04L65/4076 , H04L65/605 , H04L65/607 , H04N21/235 , H04N21/435 , H04N21/488 , H04N21/6125
摘要： Apparatus and methods for efficiently and flexibly providing emergency alert data (e.g., EAS messages) to subscribers of a content-based network, such as for example Internet protocol television (IPTV) subscribers. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a server performing real-time receipt and encapsulation of the EAS data (which may comprise audio, video, and/or text), transport of the EAS data to client devices over the network, and use of one or more applications running on the client devices to decode and display/present the EAS data in a manner which effectively guarantees that it will be perceived by the viewer. In one variant, instant messaging (IM) infrastructure is used to authenticate clients and receive and display at least portion of the EAS data via a separate transport process. Server and client-side apparatus adapted for EAS data receipt, decoding and display are also disclosed.

4. 发明申请

US20160359933A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT IP MULTICASTING IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK 审中-公开
标题翻译：内容交付网络中高效IP多媒体的方法和设备
公开(公告)号：US20160359933A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-08
申请号：US15213246
申请日：2016-07-18
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： H04L29/06 , H04L5/00
CPC分类号： H04L65/4076 , H04J3/245 , H04L5/0037 , H04L12/1859 , H04L12/1881
摘要： Methods and apparatus for assigning physical channels in a content-based network. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network having a plurality of cable modems, and the physical channels are assigned to the cable modems based at least in part on any multicast transmissions that may exist on the system. When two cable modems are receiving the same multicast transmission, the invention causes tuning of one or more of the cable modems to the same physical channel in order to limit the total number multicast transmissions on the network. Multicast transmissions typically comprise video or audio information, but other types of information may also be multicast according to the invention. In another embodiment, a multicast transmission list (containing a list of multicast transmissions and the corresponding physical channels) is sent to the set of cable modems. This list is used by the modems (or associated CPE) to manage channel allocation and tuning.
摘要翻译：在基于内容的网络中分配物理信道的方法和装置。在示例性实施例中，网络包括具有多个电缆调制解调器的有线电视网络，并且至少部分地基于系统上可能存在的任何多播传输将物理信道分配给电缆调制解调器。当两个电缆调制解调器正在接收相同的多播传输时，本发明使一个或多个电缆调制解调器调谐到相同的物理信道，以限制网络上的总数多播传输。组播传输通常包括视频或音频信息，但根据本发明，其他类型的信息也可以是多播的。在另一个实施例中，将多播传输列表（包含多播传输和对应的物理信道的列表）发送到该组电缆调制解调器。该列表由调制解调器（或相关CPE）用于管理信道分配和调谐。

5. 发明申请

US20160302166A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNCHRONIZED VIEWING EXPERIENCE ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICES 有权
标题翻译：同步查看多个设备体验的方法和设备
公开(公告)号：US20160302166A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-13
申请号：US14684001
申请日：2015-04-10
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Niem Dang , Kenneth Gould , Joseph Forehand
IPC分类号： H04W56/00 , H04L29/06
CPC分类号： H04W56/001 , H04L65/4076 , H04L65/4084
摘要： Methods and apparatus for synchronizing devices corresponding to a customer are described. A plurality of devices are associated with a customer record. The customer indicates which one or ones of the devices are to be synchronized from a content playback perspective. Content delivery delays based on a time stamp included in content sent to the devices to be synchronized is determined by the devices and reported to a control device. Transmission of on-demand content is adjusted on a per device basis, e.g., delayed or advanced, to achieve synchronized delivery. For content transmitted according to a schedule, a delay may be communicated to the playback device and the device delays output of received content to synchronize output with other devices. Customer premise records include a list of devices to be synchronized along with transmission and/or output timing adjustment information on a per device basis.
摘要翻译：对与客户对应的同步装置的方法和装置进行说明。多个设备与客户记录相关联。客户指出从内容播放的角度来说哪个设备要同步哪一个。基于发送到要同步的设备的内容中包含的时间戳的内容递送延迟由设备确定并且报告给控制设备。根据每个设备调整点播内容的传输，例如延迟或高级，以实现同步传送。对于根据时间表发送的内容，可以将延迟传送到回放设备，并且设备延迟接收到的内容的输出以将输出与其他设备同步。客户住所记录包括要在每个设备的基础上与发送和/或输出定时调整信息同步的设备的列表。

6. 发明授权

US09397846B2 Methods and apparatus for efficient IP multicasting in a content delivery network 有权
公开(公告)号：US09397846B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-19
申请号：US14088099
申请日：2013-11-22
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： H04L12/18 , H04J3/24 , H04L5/00
CPC分类号： H04L65/4076 , H04J3/245 , H04L5/0037 , H04L12/1859 , H04L12/1881
摘要： Methods and apparatus for assigning physical channels in a content-based network. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network having a plurality of cable modems, and the physical channels are assigned to the cable modems based at least in part on any multicast transmissions that may exist on the system. When two cable modems are receiving the same multicast transmission, the invention causes tuning of one or more of the cable modems to the same physical channel in order to limit the total number multicast transmissions on the network. Multicast transmissions typically comprise video or audio information, but other types of information may also be multicast according to the invention. In another embodiment, a multicast transmission list (containing a list of multicast transmissions and the corresponding physical channels) is sent to the set of cable modems. This list is used by the modems (or associated CPE) to manage channel allocation and tuning.

7. 发明申请

US20150172730A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING GUIDES AND USING RECORDING INFORMATION IN DETERMINING PROGRAM TO COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL MAPPINGS 有权
标题翻译：实施指南和使用记录信息确定程序到通信通道映射的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20150172730A1
公开(公告)日：2015-06-18
申请号：US14535769
申请日：2014-11-07
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Howard Pfeffer , Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： H04N21/2385 , H04N21/2383 , H04N21/433 , H04N21/438 , H04N5/76 , H04N21/2365
CPC分类号： H04N21/2385 , H04N5/76 , H04N5/775 , H04N9/8042 , H04N21/2365 , H04N21/2383 , H04N21/4263 , H04N21/4334 , H04N21/4382 , H04N21/4383
摘要： A user recovers and records multiple programs communicated simultaneously using a communications channel, e.g., QAM communications channel. The simultaneous communication may be by communicating, e.g., an MPEG-2 transport stream including data corresponding to multiple programs through a corresponding to QAM communications channel. Thus a user device, e.g., a set top box, is able to receive and record programs corresponding to multiple simultaneously broadcast programs using a single tuner. This allows a device to receive and record or display more programs at any given time, than the number of QAM tuners and/or receivers in the user device. Novel user interface features which facilitate a user's ability to identify and record multiple programs corresponding to a QAM channel are also described. Methods and apparatus for determining program to communication channel mappings based on user program recordation information are also described.
摘要翻译：用户恢复并记录使用通信信道（例如QAM通信信道）同时传送的多个节目。同时通信可以是例如通过对应于QAM通信信道来传送包括对应于多个节目的数据的MPEG-2传输流。因此，用户设备（例如机顶盒）能够使用单个调谐器接收和记录与多个同时广播节目相对应的节目。这允许设备在任何给定时间接收和记录或显示比用户设备中的QAM调谐器和/或接收器的数量更多的程序。还描述了促进用户识别和记录与QAM信道相对应的多个节目的能力的新颖的用户界面特征。还描述了用于基于用户程序记录信息来确定对通信信道映射的程序的方法和装置。

8. 发明申请

US20140130073A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MEDIA BASED ON VIEWER BEHAVIOR 有权
标题翻译：基于观察者行为传递媒体的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US20140130073A1
公开(公告)日：2014-05-08
申请号：US13671956
申请日：2012-11-08
申请人： TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
发明人： Jian Yu , David Chen , Vipul Patel , Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： H04N21/25
CPC分类号： H04N21/2668 , H04N21/2402 , H04N21/44218 , H04N21/44222
摘要： Methods, systems and devices are provided for communicating multimedia content over a service provider network. A network server may receive an audio-video stream from a content provider server, relaying the audio-video stream to a receiver device via the service provider network, receive an operating mode notification identifying a user behavior from the receiver device, and ceasing the relaying of the audio-video stream to the receiver device based on the user behavior. The network server may also alter the audio-video stream based on the received operating mode notification and send the altered audio-video stream to the receiver device via the service provider network.
摘要翻译：提供了用于在服务提供商网络上传送多媒体内容的方法，系统和设备。网络服务器可以从内容提供商服务器接收音频 - 视频流，经由服务提供商网络将音频 - 视频流中继到接收机设备，从接收机设备接收识别用户行为的操作模式通知，并停止中继的音频 - 视频流到接收机设备。网络服务器还可以基于所接收的操作模式通知改变音频 - 视频流，并且经由服务提供商网络将改变的音频 - 视频流发送到接收机设备。

9. 发明授权

US11368498B2 Methods and apparatus for packetized content delivery over a content delivery network 有权
公开(公告)号：US11368498B2
公开(公告)日：2022-06-21
申请号：US16384752
申请日：2019-04-15
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Michael L. LaJoie , Louis Williamson , Wilfird Aissi , Chris Cholas , Jason Gaedtke , Kenneth Gould , Glen Hardin , Charles Hasek , Vedavati Hegde , Jeffrey P. Markley , Vipul Patel , Howard Pfeffer
IPC分类号： H04L29/08 , G06F3/01 , H04W4/00 , H04M3/42 , H04L65/1016 , H04L65/1023 , H04L65/611 , H04L65/612 , H04L67/306 , H04L67/148
摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

10. 发明申请

US20200092598A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MEDIA BASED ON VIEWER BEHAVIOR 审中-公开
公开(公告)号：US20200092598A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-19
申请号：US16690488
申请日：2019-11-21
申请人： Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
发明人： Jian YU , David Chen , Vipul Patel , Kenneth Gould
IPC分类号： H04N21/2668 , H04N21/442
摘要： Methods, systems and devices are provided for communicating multimedia content over a service provider network. A network server may receive an audio-video stream from a content provider server, relaying the audio-video stream to a receiver device via the service provider network, receive an operating mode notification identifying a user behavior from the receiver device, and ceasing the relaying of the audio-video stream to the receiver device based on the user behavior. The network server may also alter the audio-video stream based on the received operating mode notification and send the altered audio-video stream to the receiver device via the service provider network.

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