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.

Abstract: A unique code per pairing of each remote control to each controlled device (such as a TV or other media device) is used in infrared (IR) commands sent by the remote control for the device to detect if the remote control has been moved to a different room. The remote control supports both IR and short range wireless radio (e.g., Bluetooth®) commands. Both IR and Bluetooth® commands are sent on every key press of the remote control unit. When the IR command is received by the device, the device will check if the unique code is from a remote control unit currently paired to the device. If the unique code is not from a remote control unit currently paired to the device, the device will initiate pairing with the remote control unit and execute the command.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for improving satellite broadcasting services by enhancing set-top box (STB) signal reception during weather conditions that obstruct the transmission of RF signals from one or more satellites to a receiving antenna (e.g., a dish antenna) are described. To prevent loss of satellite broadcasting services, an enhanced STB signal system may be arranged between the receiving antenna and an STB in order to provide an enhanced signal to the STB in the event that the RF signals received by the receiving antenna are not able to be decoded. The enhanced STB signal system may transmit an enhanced signal to the STB instead of a signal that was only derived from the receiving antenna. The enhanced signal may comprise a combination of signals that derive from other receiving antennas different from the receiving antenna, as well as the signal derived from the receiving antenna.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for improving satellite broadcasting services by enhancing set-top box (STB) signal reception during weather conditions that obstruct the transmission of RF signals from one or more satellites to a receiving antenna (e.g., a dish antenna) are described. To prevent loss of satellite broadcasting services, an enhanced STB signal system may be arranged between the receiving antenna and an STB in order to provide an enhanced signal to the STB in the event that the RF signals received by the receiving antenna are not able to be decoded. The enhanced STB signal system may transmit an enhanced signal to the STB instead of a signal that was only derived from the receiving antenna. The enhanced signal may comprise a combination of signals that derive from other receiving antennas different from the receiving antenna, as well as the signal derived from the receiving antenna.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for improving satellite broadcasting services by enhancing set-top box (STB) signal reception during weather conditions that obstruct the transmission of RF signals from one or more satellites to a receiving antenna (e.g., a dish antenna) are described. To prevent loss of satellite broadcasting services, an enhanced STB signal system may be arranged between the receiving antenna and an STB in order to provide an enhanced signal to the STB in the event that the RF signals received by the receiving antenna are not able to be decoded. The enhanced STB signal system may transmit an enhanced signal to the STB instead of a signal that was only derived from the receiving antenna. The enhanced signal may comprise a combination of signals that derive from other receiving antennas different from the receiving antenna, as well as the signal derived from the receiving antenna.

Abstract: Imaging devices may capture images of a user premises. The images may be analyzed and processed by a television receiver to determine a scene associated with the user premises. Information indicative of the scene may be transmitted to a service provider system. A content item is received by the television receiver from the service provider system, where the content item is determined based on the information indicative of the scene. The television receiver outputs the content item for presentation to a user device.

Abstract: A Wi-Fi mesh network uses a co-axial radio frequency (RF) cable to communicate between a central Wi-Fi mesh network node and one or more satellite Wi-Fi mesh network nodes instead of communicating wirelessly over the air between those nodes. In an example embodiment, the Wi-Fi signals are down-converted to a ˜500 MHz frequency range at the central Wi-Fi mesh network node and then passed through the RF cable. At the receiving end, the down-converted signal is then up-converted back from the ˜500 MHz frequency range to one of the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz frequency bands, which may then be wirelessly transmitted via Wi-Fi chipset of the satellite Wi-Fi mesh network node.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling consumption of data, the system including a data consumption device, an acquisition device and a back-end server. Information relating to a user is acquired, and an assessment whether the user is in a predetermined physical state is made. In response to assessing that the user is in the predetermined physical state, a signal is transmitted to reduce the data consumed by the data consuming device.

Abstract: A system, tracking an object within an environ, includes a hub with a processor instantiating a vision recognizer, a data store storing location data including a first location model, and a first camera which captures and provides, within a first field of view (FOV), a first image to the hub. The first image includes a first depiction of a first captured location, and the vision recognizer determines an object is present at the first location when the first depiction of the first captured location corresponds to the first location model. The first image depicts an element present within the first FOV, the data store further stores an image library record including a first object model, and the vision recognizer determines whether the object is present at the first location when the element depicted in the first image corresponds to the object as modeled by the first object model.

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus, systems (e.g., a gateway device) and/or methods are described for internet managing bandwidth and data usage. A category is assigned for each respective connected device in a stored list of the connected devices based on a function of each respective connected device. A priority list of the connected devices is created with regard to bandwidth use based on the category of the respective connected device. Bandwidth is provided to the connected devices based on the priority list. Also, a data reserve being less than a total recurring data cap is created. In response to determining a predefined data threshold has been met during a recurring period, non-critical functions of the connected devices are disabled for a remainder of the recurring period based on the priority list while allowing data communications with critical functions for the remainder of the recurring period.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system and related operating method of providing video game functionality that is contextually linked with video program content. In certain implementations, the method involves the steps of: causing presentation of a video program at a presentation device; identifying a portion of the video program as a candidate for gamification; processing the identified portion into a video game segment that represents a gamified version of the identified portion; and causing presentation of the video game segment at a playback device.

Abstract: A unique code per pairing of each remote control to each controlled device (such as a TV or other media device) is used in infrared (IR) commands sent by the remote control for the device to detect if the remote control has been moved to a different room. The remote control supports both IR and short range wireless radio (e.g., Bluetooth®) commands. Both IR and Bluetooth® commands are sent on every key press of the remote control unit. When the IR command is received by the device, the device will check if the unique code is from a remote control unit currently paired to the device. If the unique code is not from a remote control unit currently paired to the device, the device will initiate pairing with the remote control unit and execute the command.

Abstract: An intelligent battery charging system for improving battery safety, battery longevity, and battery charging efficiency. The intelligent battery charging system includes a memory that is arranged to store an intelligent battery controller system. The intelligent battery controller system is executable by a processor and is in communication with a device state sensor, a battery temperature sensor, one or more current sensors, and a battery charge level sensor. The intelligent battery controller system is configured to monitor, via the battery temperature sensor, a temperature of the battery for a mobile device and apply one or more of a plurality of remedial actions to lower the temperature of the battery when a battery temperature above a certain threshold is measured.

Abstract: An intelligent battery charging system for improving battery safety, battery longevity, and battery charging efficiency. The intelligent battery charging system includes a memory that is arranged to store an intelligent battery controller system. The intelligent battery controller system is executable by a processor and is in communication with a device state sensor, a battery temperature sensor, one or more current sensors, and a battery charge level sensor. The intelligent battery controller system is configured to monitor, via the battery temperature sensor, a temperature of the battery for a mobile device and apply one or more of a plurality of remedial actions to lower the temperature of the battery when a battery temperature above a certain threshold is measured.

Abstract: Various arrangements of wireless tracking systems are presented. A tag device may be presented that include a first plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the first plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tag device may include a wireless transmitter interface that transmits via each antenna of the first plurality of antennas. The wireless tracking system may also include a tracker device that tracks a direction to the tag device. The tracker device may include a second plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the second plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tracker device may include a wireless interface receiver that performs a plurality of signal strength measurements using the second plurality of antennas.

Abstract: Techniques are described for quick charging of batteries. For example, a battery charging system can include a battery charger integrated circuit (IC) and a fuel gauge IC coupled between a battery and a central processor to execute a stored multi-phase battery charging protocol. Executing the protocol can include charging the battery in a constant current regulation phase by applying a constant charge current until a charge voltage (e.g., measured by the battery charger IC) reaches a defined regulation voltage that is higher than the nominal voltage of the battery plus the voltage drop across series components of the battery. Protection of the battery during such charging includes monitoring a present relative state of charge (RSOC) of the battery (e.g., by the fuel gauge IC) to detect when the present RSOC reaches a defined regulation RSOC level that may be substantially 100 percent of the charge capacity of the battery.

Abstract: An intelligent battery charging system for improving battery safety, battery longevity, and battery charging efficiency. The intelligent battery charging system includes a memory that is arranged to store an intelligent battery controller system. The intelligent battery controller system is executable by a processor and is in communication with a device state sensor, a battery temperature sensor, one or more current sensors, and a battery charge level sensor. The intelligent battery controller system is configured to monitor, via the battery temperature sensor, a temperature of the battery for a mobile device and apply one or more of a plurality of remedial actions to lower the temperature of the battery when a battery temperature above a certain threshold is measured.

Abstract: Various arrangements of wireless tracking systems are presented. A tag device may be presented that include a first plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the first plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tag device may include a wireless transmitter interface that transmits via each antenna of the first plurality of antennas. The wireless tracking system may also include a tracker device that tracks a direction to the tag device. The tracker device may include a second plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the second plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tracker device may include a wireless interface receiver that performs a plurality of signal strength measurements using the second plurality of antennas.

Abstract: Novel techniques are described for quick charging of batteries. For example, a battery charging system can include a battery charger integrated circuit (IC) and a fuel gauge IC coupled between a battery and a central processor to execute a stored multi-phase battery charging protocol. Executing the protocol can include charging the battery in a constant current regulation phase by applying a constant charge current until a charge voltage (e.g., measured by the battery charger IC) reaches a defined regulation voltage that is higher than the nominal voltage of the battery plus the voltage drop across series components of the battery. Protection of the battery during such charging includes monitoring a present relative state of charge (RSOC) of the battery (e.g., by the fuel gauge IC) to detect when the present RSOC reaches a defined regulation RSOC level that may be substantially 100 percent of the charge capacity of the battery.

Abstract: Various arrangements of wireless tracking systems are presented. A tag device may be presented that include a first plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the first plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tag device may include a wireless transmitter interface that transmits via each antenna of the first plurality of antennas. The wireless tracking system may also include a tracker device that tracks a direction to the tag device. The tracker device may include a second plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the second plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tracker device may include a wireless interface receiver that performs a plurality of signal strength measurements using the second plurality of antennas.