Abstract: There is provided a combined TV and FM radio receiver for selectively receiving TV and FM radio signals via a single tuner using a digital intermediate frequency (IF) stage. The receiver includes a tuner that selects TV band or FM radio band signals and converts the selected signals into IF signals or primary sound IF signals; an IF processor that generates local oscillating signals depending on whether a current mode is a TV mode or an FM radio mode, and converts the IF signals and/or primary sound IF signals, into baseband signals and secondary sound IF signals, respectively; a video demodulator that extracts video signals; an audio demodulator that extracts TV audio signals and FM radio signals according to TV sound or FM radio mode data; and a controller that controls the tuner, and the IF processor, and applies the TV sound or FM radio mode data to the audio demodulator.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate an attention model for computational analysis of video data are described. In one aspect, feature components from a video data sequence are extracted. Attention data is generated by applying multiple attention models to the extracted feature components. The generated attention data is integrated into a comprehensive user attention model for the computational analysis of the video data sequence.

Abstract: When a user touches any desired position on a display screen, a position detection section detects a specification position on the display screen and a data processing control section controls to scroll a display area based on a positional relationship between the specification position detected by the position detection section and a predetermined position on the display screen, namely, the direction, the distance, and the like.

Abstract: A playback apparatus that is used for receiving and continuously playing back a plurality of video sources delivered via a network. Video sources Vm continuously played back in content and the display time of the video sources Vm are extracted from playback information described in a playback scenario read into a scenario management section via the network. The video sources Vm are rearranged in order of display time. The distribution of the video sources Vm among a plurality of decoder modules Dn, a playback schedule, and a schedule of switching a changeover switch are determined. By doing so, the plurality of video sources Vm are continuously played back.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices related to program viewing guides for multimedia presentation such as television programs. A centralized server gathers data related to end user viewing preferences by polling end user devices on what multimedia presentation is currently being accessed. This data is then processed and collated by the centralized server such that each multimedia presentation currently available to the end user devices is given a rating based on its popularity with the end users. The data can then be accessed by each end user device by requesting such multimedia presentation specific data from the server. Once the server has send this data, it can then be presented to the end user by way of a user interface that not only gives the relevant data regarding the multimedia presentation such as its rating and where it is being broadcast, but also provides the end user with a view of the multimedia presentation as currently being shown.

Abstract: The proposed system defines a comprehensive video license distribution system to achieve the zero-reject of requests from subscribers, maximizing the usage of licenses and minimizing the churn rate by (a) using symbolic and numeric features of movies; (b) planning video license distribution of different license kinds to a predictable group of subscribers based on the analysis of subscriber video viewing patterns; (c) exclusive handling of unpredictable behavior of subscribers; (d) the effective trading of favor points; (e) intelligent timing and selection of subscriber specific previews; and (f) the detailed analysis of subscriber complaints.

Abstract: A network client aggregates media items available in a media system. The network consists of a plurality of nodes, including at least two media server nodes. A client node generates an internal request to obtain a list of media items available in the media system. In response, the client node generates a request for a list of media items from each individual media server node on the network. Each media server node sends their list of media items to the client node. The client node aggregates the lists of media items from each of the media server nodes. Thus, a list of media items available on the media system is aggregated to a requesting client node in the media system.

Abstract: A system for achieving perspective-corrected views at a location removed from the site of the creation of a distorted wide angle image without the transmission of control signals to the site of image creation. Angles of tilt, pan and rotation, as well as degrees of magnification, are achieved without the use of mechanical devices by using transform algorithms. The system provides for the transmission of signals related to an uncorrected image from a site where this distorted image is created, with the transmitted signals being received at one or more processing sites for creating the perspectively-corrected views. Transmission can be via telephone lines, with the system including signal compression and decompression units. Wireless transmission is also utilized where desired.

Abstract: A test system for a CATV transmission system having a headend and a broadband network serving a plurality of nodes enables testing by a field technician without the need for a second technician at the headend. The field technician transmits test commands through the network to a controller connected to the headed that automatically turns on or off individually selectable cable channels in response to the commands.

Abstract: A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The client or subscriber can initiate the provisioning transaction through the client device.

Abstract: A leaf-initiated point-to-multi-point connection, particularly within an ATM network via ATM signaling, is established. An IGMP to UNI translation and a UNI call sequence are used to indicate when and where a point-to-multi-point connection should be provided. Per IGMP join stimulus, a Setup message is sent from the leaf to an end point, or Root, to request to join a known multi-point connection. Routing information is inserted into the Setup message for routing to the leaf. The Root end point originates a point to multi-point call to the leaf using the routing information inserted into the Setup message. The Setup message is rejected by the endpoint.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a contents providing system which can give an incentive to audiences to view the broadcast program, by providing contents information from a broadcast station apparatus to a mobile terminal via a television set, and the mobile terminal which can be used in the contents providing system. The broadcast station apparatus 50 comprises a multiplexing signal transmitter 53 and 54 configured to transmit a multiplexing signal multiplexing broadcast program information and contents information. The television set 30 comprises a separator 32 configured to separate the broadcast program information and the contents information from the received multiplexing signal, a reproducer 33 configured to reproduce the broadcast program information, and a transmitter 35 configured to transmit the contents information to the mobile terminal during the reproducing of the broadcast program information.

Abstract: A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The provisioning manager thus acts as an intelligent provisioning data traffic manager by performing as a central collection and dissemination point for the provisioning data and directing provisioning data flows between a billing system, IP data network, server complex and/or other network systems.

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver system is provided and a method of operating the system. The system includes a first broadcast data receiver (BDR) (2) located at a first location, typically in a premises. The BDR (2) receives video, audio and/or auxiliary digital data broadcast from a remote location via cable, satellite or terrestrial means. The BDR processes the data and displays the processed data on a display screen (10) and/or audio data via speakers connected thereto. At least a second broadcast data receiver (8) is provided at least a second location typically in the same premises. One of the first and second BDRs (2, 8) is made functional by a signal received from the other of the first and second BDRs, via a telecommunications line (4) provided in the premises and connecting the first and at least second BDRs together, thereby ensuring that both BDRs are connected before operation of the two BDRs can be achieved.

Abstract: A broadcasting system which includes a broadcasting apparatus and a reception apparatus and which achieves interactiveness using a broadcast wave. The broadcasting apparatus includes a content storing unit for storing the plurality of contents, each content including a set of video data and a set of control information that indicates another content that is a link destination for a present content, and a transmitting unit for multiplexing a set of video data and a plurality of sets of the same control information included in a same content as the set of video data, and for transmitting the multiplexed sets of video data and control information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission-reception system comprising a transmitter (12) configured to transmit digital data including a plurality of useful data as well as first auxiliary data associated with the useful data, and a receiver (14) configured to receive the digital data, having an output (58), at which useful data are able to be provided, wherein the first auxiliary data includes at least one first location-specific characteristic parameter; and the receiver (14) further includes a location specification unit (40), in which at least a second location-specific characteristic parameter is specifiable, and a feature association unit (52) associating a feature with the useful data, which corresponds to the degree of correlation of the first location-specific characteristic parameter contained in the associated auxiliary data with the second location-specific characteristic parameter.

Abstract: Four techniques which result in the visual improvement of transitions between video streams with a same packet identifier (PID). All four techniques are applicable in the situation where the stream transition is between two streams that utilize the same PID. Retaining the same PID reduces the delay between the time the user selects an action via the remote control to the time when the new stream is displayed on the TV.

Abstract: Complementary band-splitter and band-combiner devices and methods of operation of both are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention may allow wideband and narrowband functions and services to operate seamlessly by band-splitting wideband data into low-band data and high-band data. Narrowband data may comprise only low-band data. Wideband services may operate on both low-band and high-band data, while narrowband services may operate only on low-band data. Another embodiment of the present invention may include machine-readable storage having stored thereon a computer program having a plurality of code sections executable by a machine for causing the machine to perform the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention makes available powerful tools for the study of cancer, based on a novel expression construct for a constitutively active hydrocarbon receptor CA-AhR. The invention further comprises transgenic non-human animals, preferably mammals, expressing CA-AhR in one or more tissues thereof. An animal model based on the transgenic non-human animals forms the basis for novel methods e.g. for the study of cancer; for the screening of compounds, such as drug candidates; for the investigation of the molecular mechanisms of cancer, in particular stomach cancer; for the investigation of the mechanisms of highly differentiated adenocarcinoma etc. Likewise, in vitro models based on transformed cells or cell lines, functionally incorporating the inventive construct are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the production of a transgenic bovine. In particular, the present invention provides methods for generating transgenic bovines with transgenes that enhance the ability of the bovines to metabolize lipids. The present invention thus provides bovines resistant to fatty liver disease. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide a solution to costly disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of genetically modifying animals such that the animals will produce offspring or progeny of a single sex.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel apoptosis-associated and in particular apoptosis-inducing nucleic acid sequences, to polypeptides encoded thereby and to the use thereof for providing diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The invention also relates to cell systems and transgenic animals and the use thereof for the genetic and/or pharmacological investigation of apoptosis-associated disorders.

Abstract: A transgenic non-human animal of the species selected from the group consisting of avian, bovine, ovine and porcine having a transgene which results in disrupting the production of and/or activity of growth differentiation factor-11 (GDF-11) chromosomally integrated into the germ cells of the animal is provided. Also provided are methods for making such animals, and methods of treating animals, including humans, with antibodies or antisense directed to GDF-11. The animals so treated are characterized by increased muscle tissue and bone tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for generating transgenic animals and cells by the coinsertion of nucleic acid and a nucleus into an unfertilized oocyte. Preferably, the coinsertion is by microinjection and more preferably by piezo-electrically actuated microinjection. Transgene (tg) expressing embryos are here produced following coinjection of unfertilized mouse oocytes with sperm heads and exogenous DNA encoding either a green fluorescent protein (GFP) or &bgr;-galactosidase reporter. The microinjected oocyte may be allowed to develop into differentiated cells or stem cells; into an embryo in vitro prior to transfer into a host surrogate mother, or it may be transferred directly into a host surrogate mother. Embryonic development can occur to term, such that the offspring possess transgenic modifications that may alter their characteristics (phenotype) and are, in turn, transmitted to their offspring.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to isolate Rf gene, particularly Rf1 gene derived from radish, and identify its structure. The present invention provides a protein involved in restoration of a cytoplasmic male sterile individual to fertility which has 14 or more pentatricopeptide repeat (hereafter may be abbreviated to PPR) motifs, wherein a group of the motifs is divided into 3 or more blocks, each of the individual blocks has at least 2 or more PPR motifs, and the block in a carboxyl terminal (C terminal) side has 4 PPR motifs.

Abstract: A method of catalyzing in vitro reactions using seeds containing enhanced amounts of enzymes is disclosed. The method involves adding transgenic, non-wild type seeds, preferably in a ground form, to a reaction mixture, especially a bakery process and allowing the enzymes in the seeds to increase the rate of reaction. By directly adding the seeds to the reaction mixture the method provides a solution to the expensive and problematic process of extracting and purifying the enzyme. Methods of treatment are also provided whereby a subject lacking a sufficient supply of an enzyme is administered the enzyme in the form of seeds containing enhanced amounts of the enzyme.

Abstract: Genes encoding polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase, &bgr;-ketothiolase and acetoacetyl CoA reductase are isolated from the publicly available bacterium Chromatium vinosum. Recombinant genomes of plants or other species of bacteria which contain these genes are capable of producing polyalkanoate polymers. The nucleotide sequences of the said three genes have been determined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to divinyl ether synthase genes, proteins, and methods of their use. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the synthase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type synthase. The present invention also relates to methods of using divinyl ether synthase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of divinyl ether fatty acids, and to methods of suing divinyl ether fatty acids, including in the protection of plants from pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gene encoding ALS protein which shows extremely high level of resistance to PC herbicides.

Abstract: Methods for producing proteins in plant seeds are disclosed. Expression of the protein is driven by a seed-specific promoter and the protein is preferably expressed as a fusion polypeptide that includes a signal peptide that causes the protein to accumulate in a subcellular compartment to protect the protein. Also disclosed are improved methods for transforming plants, including cereals such as barley and wheat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of identifying herbicides and to the use of inhibitors of plant peptide deformylase as broad spectrum herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of identifying a plant disease-resistance gene that includes the steps of (a) providing a plant tissue sample, (b)introducing by biolistic transformation into the plant tissue sample a candidate plant disease-resistance gene; (c) expressing the candidate plant disease-resistance gene within the plant tissue sample; and (d) determining whether the plant tissue sample exhibits a disease-resistance response, whereby a response identifies a plant disease-resistance gene.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a monopartite RNA viral vector comprising modified tobravirus RNA-1 comprising an inserted foreign RNA sequence. This invention is also directed to a bipartite RNA viral vector derived from a tobravirus, wherein the vector comprises one or more foreign RNA sequences. The invention is directed to a method of silencing one or more endogenous plant host genes and a method of simultaneously silencing a plant host gene and expressing a foreign gene in a plant host. Such methods comprise infecting a plant host with a bipartite vector comprising modified tobravirus RNA-1 and RNA-2. The invention is further directed to a method of compiling a plant functional gene profile, a method of changing the phenotype or biochemistry of a plant host, and a method of determining the presence of a trait in a plant host, using a monopartite or bipartite viral vector derived from a tobravirus.

Abstract: Meal from sunflower plants that produce seeds with an extractable oil having an oleic acid content of more than 40% by weight and a stearic acid content of more than 12% by weight is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated DNA molecule selected from the group: a promoter-effective DNA molecule of Gossypium which is operable in embryonic seed tissues and a promoter-effective DNA molecule of Gossypium which is operable in chlorophyllous tissues. Use of the promoter-effective DNA molecules in chimeric genes, and preparation of expression systems, host cells, transgenic plants, and transgenic plant seeds containing such chimeric gene is also disclosed. Methods of expressing a heterologous mRNA molecule or protein or polypeptide in chlorophyllous tissue of plants or embryonic seed tissues are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present inventors successfully produced rice dwarf mutant d61 and also isolated the OsBRI1 gene which corresponds to a region in the d61 locus. OsBRI1 is found to increase plant brassinosteroid sensitivity. Moreover, the present inventors showed that OsBRI1 functions in growth and development process of rice, such as, internode elongation by inducing internode cell elongation and the inclination of the lamina joint. By introducing antisense nucleotides or dominant negative of OsBRI1, the present inventors produced transgenic rice plants whose phenotype was modified.

Abstract: This invention relates to putative known and unknown deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and amino acid sequences identified in one or more metabolic pathways that lead to dwarfism and stunting in plants and the use of these sequences in agriculture to create dwarf varieties of any plant species. This invention also relates to nucleic acids sequences and polypeptides that produce altered metabolism phenotypes in plants.

Abstract: By linkage analysis, the Hd3a gene was successfully isolated. It was discovered that the flowering time of plant could be modified either by introducing the Hd3a gene or by controlling its expression.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for gene expression in plants utilizing translational vectors. Said translational vectors cause a gene of interest to be stably integrated into a transriptionally active host genomic DNA such that the transcription the gene of interest is controlled by a promoter of the host organism. Said translational vectors are preferably based on internal ribosome entry site (IRES) elements that are of plant origin, plant viral origin, synthetic origin or are isolated from other organisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides immunocontraceptive vaccines comprising a genetically engineered plant that has been modified to produce the sperm-specific protein lactate dehydrogenase-C (LDH-C). When animals such as rodents eat this plant, their immune systems produce antibodies that attack their sperms. Not only would the males have less viable sperm, the females would also have antibodies to sperm entering their reproductive systems. Immunocontraception is an attractive method for reducing the population size of animals with high fecundity, and sterilizing animals using such immunocontraceptives can reduce targeted animal populations to acceptable levels in an efficient, cost-effective, humane and, importantly, a species-specific manner.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules that encode plant proteins involved in photoperiodism and circadian rhythms are disclosed. These molecules may be introduced into plants in order to alter the photoperiodic and/or circadian clock-based gene expression of the plants.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 6803, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line 6803, to the plants of inbred corn line 6803 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line 6803 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred 6803.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 5020, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line 5020, to the plants of inbred corn line 5020 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line 5020 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred 5020.

Abstract: Syngonanthus chrysanthus culivar ‘Mikado’ is solid, tenable, small-sized, long-lasting plants; several single head, green-white inflorescences; well-suited for smaller pot sizes, 9 to 12 cm; year-round flowering, approximately 40-45 weeks after sowing.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fothergilla major plant characterized by its striking glaucous, blue green leaf color.