Abstract: A system and method to perform automatic testing of a device using Design-for-Test functionality built-in a pair of serializer/deserializer (SERDES) of the device to perform I/O characterization with respect to clock jitter in a self-test mode. Performance of a SERDES operating with jitter injected clock signal is characterized by forming a self-test loop-back configuration with another SERDES operating with a clean clock signal where the clean clock signal and the jitter injected clock signal are supplied by a simplified tester.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, software system and method for manipulating multimedia broadcast presentations. Manipulating multimedia events offers users increased options in how they experience multimedia presentations. Thus increasing the overall multimedia experience and consequently user satisfaction. Utilization of the present invention allows the user to experience combinations of media previously unavailable. For example, in implementations of the present invention, users may option various combinations of audio and video; including the rate at which a user experiences the media. Further, the user may text search to find starting and stopping points for recording, viewing and pausing operations. The user play programming allows the user to customize how a single media, such as audio, is experienced.

Abstract: A system and method to perform automatic testing of a device using Design-for-Test functionality built-in a pair of serializer/deserializer (SERDES) of the device to perform I/O characterization with respect to clock jitter in a self-test mode. Performance of a SERDES operating with jitter injected clock signal is characterized by forming a self-test loop-back configuration with another SERDES operating with a clean clock signal where the clean clock signal and the jitter injected clock signal are supplied by a simplified tester.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for generating test vectors for use in verification of a circuit design and for hardware testing on a fabricated circuit representative of the circuit design. The system and methods can systematically and automatically perform functional and structural testing on selected paths of the circuit design and, in turn, generate one or more test vectors to increase PDT test coverage using the results of the structural test on the selected path.

Abstract: A mobile carriage for supporting a tool, the mobile carriage comprising a first frame and a second frame, the frames generally having a Y-shape, with a support coupling the first frame and the second frame. The support elevates an end of the second frame. The second frame has at least one retaining member positioned along the second frame, the at least one retaining member retaining the tool in place and relative to the second frame. A plurality of moving means positioned at terminal ends of the first frame. The mobile carriage includes a handle depending from one of the first frame or the second frame. The mobile carriage may further include a control altering the distance between the first frame and the second frame.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a drive server, a control server and one or more decoder devices. The drive server may be configured to present one or more DVD data streams in response to one or more input signals. The control server may be configured to present one or more compressed data streams in response to the one or more data streams and one or more request signals. The decoders may be configured to present a decoded video signal and a decoded audio signal in response to one of the compressed data streams and the request signals. The navigation software, which traditionally is processed local to the decoder, may be processed on the control server. The control server may be enabled to control the remote decoder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, software system and method for manipulating multimedia broadcast presentations. Manipulating multimedia events offers users increased options in how they experience multimedia presentations. Thus increasing the overall multimedia experience and consequently user satisfaction. Utilization of the present invention allows the user to experience combinations of media previously unavailable. For example, in implementations of the present invention, users may option various combinations of audio and video; including the rate at which a user experiences the media. Further, the user may text search to find starting and stopping points for recording, viewing and pausing operations. The user play programming allows the user to customize how a single media, such as audio, is experienced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, software system and method for manipulating multimedia broadcast presentations. Manipulating multimedia events offers users increased options in how they experience multimedia presentations. Thus increasing the overall multimedia experience and consequently user satisfaction. Utilization of the present invention allows the user to experience combinations of media previously unavailable. For example, in implementations of the present invention, users may option various combinations of audio and video; including the rate at which a user experiences the media. Further, the user may text search to find starting and stopping points for recording, viewing and pausing operations. The user play programming allows the user to customize how a single media, such as audio, is experienced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, software system and method for effectively managing multimedia broadcast presentations. Effective multimedia broadcast data management offers users increased functionality in how they experience multimedia presentations, manage data and control hardware, such as a personal video recorder. Thus increasing the overall multimedia experience and consequently user satisfaction. Utilization of the present invention allows the user to experience combinations of media previously unavailable. For example, in implementations of the present invention, users may option various combinations of audio and video; including the rate at which a user experiences the media. Further, the user may text search to find starting and stopping points for recording, viewing and pausing operations. Additionally, in embodiments the present invention may be utilized to prioritize stored multimedia presentations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for generating test vectors for use in verification of a circuit design and for hardware testing on a fabricated circuit representative of the circuit design. The system and methods can systematically and automatically perform functional and structural testing on selected paths of the circuit design and, in turn, generate one or more test vectors to increase PDT test coverage using the results of the structural test on the selected path.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an audio/video decoder and a storage device. The audio/video decoder may be configured to receive (i) one or more uncompressed audio signals and (ii) one or more compressed audio/video signals. The uncompressed audio signals may be tagged to the compressed audio/video signals and (ii) any of the one or more uncompressed audio signals and the one or more tagged compressed audio/video signals may be stored in the storage device and available for a playback relative to the tags.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a full system monitor. The monitor may be configured to monitor in real-time one or more (i) software variables down to change rates, (ii) hardware registers down to cycle rates, and (iii) firmware registers down to microcode fetch rates.

Abstract: A segment of audio/visual (A/V) content is extracted from the overall DVD content of a DVD program or disk. A DVD player with A/V segment extraction functionality receives commands from a user that identify start and stop points in the DVD content for the desired A/V segment and that specify each of the available DVD options or features which may be included in the extracted A/V segment. Relevant blocks of data within the DVD data structure of the DVD content are identified and new DVD-standard information for assembling a new complete DVD data structure containing only the extracted A/V segment and the available DVD options and features and additional non-DVD-standard information that can be played back on a conventional DVD player are added. The complete DVD data structure is assembled and either stored locally or sent to a remote destination device for remote playback, re-editing or other use.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely authorising an on-line transaction, e.g. involving a micro-payment, between a customer browser and merchant server without the need for special software installed on the customer computer or a SSL connection to the merchant server. The authorisation method involves a double redirection instruction: the initial transaction request is redirected via the customer web browser to a service provider arranged to authenticate the customer, from where the authenticated instruction is further redirected via the customer web browser to a merchant site to complete the transaction. Information identifying the merchant, merchandise, etc. is included in the redirection instruction, and may be encrypted or encoded e.g. using a hash function to prevent tampering. To authorise an authenticated instruction, a cookie containing transaction identification data may be returned to the merchant web server along with the authenticated instruction.

Abstract: A profile-based system is described for verifying the functionality of a device design. In one embodiment, the system includes a profile generation module, a coverage measurement module, and a pattern generation module. The profile generation module operates from a rule set that represents the design specification and any applicable standards, and a profile mode that specifies “interesting” aspects of test patterns for device design verification. The profile generation module determines an ordered set of variable values that specify a test pattern, and produces a profile that intelligibly describes the interesting aspects of the test pattern. The coverage measurement module analyzes the profile to determine coverage, and the analysis results may be operated on by the profile generation module to determine a profile for an improved test pattern. The pattern generation module converts the profile into a test pattern having the interesting aspects specified in the profile.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an input, a noise cancellation circuit, an audio circuit and a mixing circuit. The input may be configured to receive one or more input signals. The noise cancellation circuit may be configured to generate a first processed audio signal having reduced noise in response to the input signals. The audio circuit may be configured to generate a second audio signal from a digital source. The mixing circuit may mix the processed audio signal and the second audio signals to generate an output signal.

Abstract: An audio/visual (A/V) device, such as a DVD player, assists a user in finding desired programming from among DVD programs, conventional broadcast television (TV) programs and World Wide Web transmitted programs. The programs contain close caption (CC) and A/V content. The A/V device captures and stores the CC and/or A/V content either for current or later manual use by the user or concurrent automatic searching for desired program content or information. Text-based searching is performed on the CC content for a match with user-specified textual search criteria. The audio context is searched for either a change that indicates a change in programming or a match with user-specified audio search criteria. A video still image is captured from the video content for manual viewing or automatic comparison to a desired image. The A/V device also presents the information, including the A/V content, captured CC content and search results, on either a conventional TV or higher resolution progressive monitor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording digital video and/or audio signals include input audio and video interfaces, a memory, a video frame selector, and output audio and video interfaces. In an alternate embodiment, the method and apparatus include input audio and video interfaces, a first memory, a second memory for playback, and output audio and video interfaces. Another embodiment further includes a memory optimizer for maximizing a chosen criterion such as audio duration, image capture frequency or pixel resolution.

Abstract: A system for designing an integrated circuit (IC). The system generally comprising a circuit and a programmable portion used for diagnostics and finding bugs. The circuit generally comprises (i) a functional portion and (ii) a logic portion that may be connected to the functional portion. The logic portion generally includes one or more interfaces. The programmable portion may be configured to detect, correct and/or diagnose errors in the logic portion through the one or more interfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for implementing a personal video recorder employing remote data storage. A service provider, such as an Internet service provider may maintain storage of content. Each content recorder of the present invention may include an identification means to identify each content recorder to ensure the correct transfer of content. When a user desires to record a program or play a recorded program with personal video recorder of the present invention, an operable and seamless connection with the remote storage may be established.