Abstract: A TV lift assist device and methods of operation and assembly thereof are described. The device includes a TV Holder Assembly (“TVHA”), a riser assembly, and a stand assembly. The stand assembly include a center rail assembly and two outrigger rail assemblies coupled thereto. The outrigger rail assemblies extend from front to end, include a top and a bottom surface, a front foot pad, a Leg Height Adjustment Assembly, a first adjustable leg coupled to the first LHAA, and an end foot pad coupled to a bottom surface of the first adjustable leg. The LHAA facilitates levelling of the stand assembly by extensions or retractions of the first adjustable leg within the first LHAA when the first front foot pad is resting on a first surface at a first elevation and the first end foot pad is resting on a second surface at a second elevation.

Abstract: A graphics adjustment system detects the video resolution of digital video to be output by a receiving device and saves the graphics settings input by the user when the user adjusts the graphics settings on the receiving device such that the digital video being presented in the presentation device is not cut off due to overscanning. The system saves the graphics adjustment settings as the setting to use going forward for digital video of that same resolution for that particular presentation device. In this manner, the digital video output from the receiving device will not be cut off when presented on the presentation device, even when the receiving device is switching between receiving digital video programming of different resolutions from various program distributors and/or the content providers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable media for audio/video recognition and adaptive packet transmission are disclosed. A first content item that includes audio content and video content may be received and processed to detect a set of one or more video characteristics and/or a set of one or more audio characteristics that may be analyzed to identify the first content item as corresponding to a service provider system. The first content item may be transferred for display with an endpoint media device. At least one electronic signal may be received and processed, the at least one electronic signal indicative of execution of at least one operation of a set of one or more operations relating to one or more images of the first content item consequent to the display of the first content with the endpoint media device.

Abstract: An Interactive Media Event (IME) system includes a sync server, a first user device, and a second user device, each device is coupled to the server. The server executes computer instructions instantiating a content segment engine which outputs a Party matter to the second user device and instantiates an IME engine which receives, from the second user device, a later reaction to the Party matter. The IME engine synchronizes the later reaction with the Party matter. The Party matter may include a media event and a prior reaction to the media event received from the first user device. The media event includes a primary content segment and synchronization information associated therewith. The prior reaction and/or the later reaction may be synchronized to the primary content segment and/or to each other using the synchronization information. A reaction may include chat data captured during the Party.

Abstract: A content selector switch selects, based on a received request for content from a particular remote control device, a multicast network on which to provide the requested particular content. Each multicast network channel of the plurality of multicast network channels is mapped to a respective video channel and each remote control device in the facility (e.g., hotel) is mapped to a respective video channel that the TV controlled by the remote control device stays tuned to. The content selector switch performs the selection by identifying which remote control device in the facility sent the request and selecting the multicast network channel that is mapped to the RF video channel the identified remote control device is mapped to. The content selector switch then provides the specific content on the selected multicast network channel to a multicast-to-channel output device that provides the content on the RF video channel for the TV tuned to that RF video channel to display.

Abstract: A network router provides Internet connectivity to an intermediate router (e.g., implemented on a computer, smartphone or other device), which in turn provides Internet connectivity to a plurality of devices (e.g., IoT devices). During migration to a new router, the intermediate router may receive an indication that the first wireless router is out of service or no longer exists. Despite that the first wireless router is out of service or no longer exists, the intermediate router keeps each network connection from a plurality of devices to the intermediate router in a manner that is unaffected by the first wireless router being down or no longer existing (other than the plurality of devices experiencing a temporary Internet service interruption). The intermediate router then connects to a second wireless router to replace the first wireless router that is out of service or no longer exists.

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems for outputting alerts on user interfaces. In some implementations, an alert system can identify devices connected to the alert interface and determine the user interface capabilities (e.g., audio, visual, or vibration) of each device. Upon receiving an alert of an emergency event, the alert system can determine the location of the user within a structure and select a device(s) nearby the user to transmit or display the notification of the emergency event to the user. The selected device can identify the emergency event and output the alert based upon the visual audible, or vibration user interface capabilities of the selected device.

Abstract: A system includes an integrator node (IN), external to a building. A gateway, within the building, is coupled to the integrator node by a first link. A gateway outdoor unit access point (GOUAP) is coupled to the IN by a second link. The GOUAP is coupled to a user device by a third link. The gateway is coupled to a Cloud. The GOUAP provides access to the Cloud, by the user device, when the user device is outside the building. The first link and/or the second link utilizes MOCA. The third link utilizes Wi-Fi. An Internal Network Extender (INE) is coupled to the gateway by a fifth link and located within the building. While the user device is external to the building, the user device utilizes the third link, the second link, and the first link to communicatively couple with the gateway.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory, machine-readable media to facilitate updating media devices in a local network with a client-server architecture are disclosed. A primary media device may be configured to operate as a server in a local network, receive audio/video (A/V) content via an Internet connection and/or a satellite network connection, serve the A/V content to a set of one or more secondary media devices for display with at least one television of a set of one or more televisions, and receive a set of one or more software updates via the Internet connection, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, and/or the satellite network connection. One or more software updates of the set of one or more software updates may be specified for, and may be transferred to, the set of one or more secondary media devices.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is dispatched to automatically fly to a location of an antenna indicated by GPS coordinates, automatically recognize the antenna at that location using automated image analysis and object detection, and then start capturing still or video imagery of the antenna in response to the recognition of the antenna. The UAV may be automatically activated to start looking for debris, obstructions or other objects affecting line-of-sight signal reception by the antenna in response to arriving at the location of the antenna and/or detection of the antenna. The UAV may automatically transmit (e.g., in real time) the still or video aerial imagery of the antenna to a backend system for analysis to determine whether there exists a specific issue (e.g., snow or other debris on the antenna) affecting wireless communication involving the antenna.

Abstract: Methods, methods, and non-transitory, machine-readable media to facilitate streaming in a local network with a client-server architecture are disclosed. A primary media device may be configured to: operate as a server in a local network, receive first audio/video (A/V) content via an Internet connection, and receive second A/V content via a satellite network connection. Each secondary media device of a set of one or more secondary media devices may be configured to: operate as a client with respect to the primary media device in the local network, receive the first A/V content from the primary media device, receive the second A/V content from the primary media device, and provide the first A/V content and the second A/V content to at least one television of a set of one or more televisions.

Abstract: It may occur that various addressable ads are used to help fill an entire addressable break which have little or no monetary value for being played (often referred to as “evergreen or “filler” ads). Such ads and other types of candidate ads for replacement are replaced in real time with programmatically delivered Internet Protocol (IP) based ads (IP ads).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable media to facilitate adaptive content composite generation with respect to digitally distributed content are disclosed. Observation data corresponding to detected media device operations associated with media devices in a particular geolocation may be processed and mapped to events. An identifier of a particular event may be selected based on the observation data, and a content composite corresponding to the particular event may be created. An adaptable content object may be identified based on the observation data and may be configured with a content object. The content composite may be output for presentation so that the endpoint media device performs operations relating to the content composite. Signals corresponding to the operations triggered by the content composite and indicative interface options may be processed.

Abstract: A smart home temperature monitoring and alert system is disclosed. The system offers progressive temperature warnings within a household, especially under extreme weather conditions or when the thermostat is malfunctioning. It utilizes internet-connected devices like set-top boxes, smartphones, smartwatches, and external thermometers to monitor and validate temperature data. The system is designed to provide timely alerts on various devices and integrates predictive analytics for preemptive warnings during potential heatwaves or power outages. It also includes a feature to contact emergency responders or designated contacts in critical situations, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

Abstract: A battery presence detector designed to detect the presence of batteries in a device enclosure without the need to open the enclosure is described. The detection process involves the use of an inductive sensor to sample an interaction value triggered by the presence of the battery within the device. The devices to be checked for battery presence may be placed on a conveyor. The detector may be used with a mechanism for separating the devices based on whether or not a battery is present within them. Examples of devices to be tested include remote controls and cell phones.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating supplemental content for a program content stream include functionality that generates supplemental content such as educational questions. The questions may be generated based on the content of the program as learned by the system performing natural language processing (NLP) of the verbal content of the program content stream as the program is being presented on a television or mobile device. The system may pause the programming during presentation of the questions on the television or mobile device. The programming is then resumed once a correct answer is received or a timer runs out, whichever occurs first. The generated supplemental content may also be saved as metadata associated with the program for subsequent presentation when the program is played again for the viewer or other viewers.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for displaying non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in a virtual environment, such as a virtual art gallery. The system can display NFTs in the gallery for a user to view, purchase, or sell NFTs. A user can view the NFTs in the gallery via an interface on a screen of a device or via a virtual reality or artificial reality device. The system can create a shopping experience for a user by displaying NFTs from multiple artists in a single virtual location. A user can travel throughout the NFT gallery to view, select, sell or purchase an NFT.

Abstract: Improved technical functionality is provided to dynamically select and seamlessly play advertisements immediately before playing of a recorded program upon selection of the recorded program for playing, or upon other detected events and conditions associated with the set-top-box (STB) or user. In some embodiments, this is performed by using metadata which may be delivered to and stored on a digital video recorder (DVR) prior to recording the program, providing a technical solution to enable opportunities for additional advertisement impressions. Playing of the advertisement may also or instead occur upon the recorded program finishing playing. Thus, the technical solution provides the additional opportunity for the content creator and/or the satellite television or cable service provider to sell advertising spots in addition to those already sold for breaks within the recorded program.

Abstract: A TV lift assist device and methods of operation and assembly thereof are described. The device includes a TV Holder Assembly (“TVHA”), a riser assembly, and a stand assembly. The stand assembly include a center rail assembly and two outrigger rail assemblies coupled thereto. The outrigger rail assemblies extend from front to end, include a top and a bottom surface, a front foot pad, a Leg Height Adjustment Assembly, a first adjustable leg coupled to the first LHAA, and an end foot pad coupled to a bottom surface of the first adjustable leg. The LHAA facilitates levelling of the stand assembly by extensions or retractions of the first adjustable leg within the first LHAA when the first front foot pad is resting on a first surface at a first elevation and the first end foot pad is resting on a second surface at a second elevation.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless system including an access point and a client device. The access point receives audio data and video data, transmits the audio data and video data using a first MCS, and transmits the audio data using a second MCS, where a code rate of the first MCS is greater than a code rate of the second MCS. The client device receives the audio data and the video data using the first MCS, receives the audio data using the second MCS, provides a first output that is generated using the audio data and the video data received using the first MCS, detects an interruption in the receiving of the audio data and the video data using the first MCS, and in response to detecting the interruption, provides a second output that is generated using the audio data received using the second MCS.