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Patent number: 9448694Abstract: Technologies are provided in embodiments to provide a graphical user interface to navigate applications on a mobile device. At least one embodiment is configured to receive a request to display a rotatable menu of applications on a computing device and to generate the rotatable menu comprising a first set of one or more content cards, where at least one of the content cards of the first set represents at least one application in the computing device. The embodiment is also configured to provide the rotatable menu in a first orientation for display on the computing device. Embodiments may be configured to receive an indication of input to rotate the rotatable menu, rotate the rotatable menu to a second orientation, and cause, at least in part, actions that result in display of the rotatable menu in the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Sameer Sharma, Douglas Satzger, Gadi Amit, Yoshikazu Hoshino, Nicolas Stauber, Solene Bourgeois
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Patent number: 9392178Abstract: An electronic device (100) includes digital image sensors (106) to capture visual media (114), a display (102) to present a visual representation of existing organizational categories and the option to create a new category, and a touch controller (103) to identify haptic contact engagement, haptic contact location and haptic contact release on the display. A visual media capture controller (110) organizes visual media (114) captured by the digital image sensors (106) into new and existing categories by identifying a predetermined number of haptic signals of predetermined type (a “predetermined haptic signal pattern”), generating organizational information based upon information generated by the touch controller (103) regarding the predetermined haptic signal pattern, and recording the organizational information.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Inventor: Indran Rehan Thurairatnam
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Patent number: 9380250Abstract: A controlling device is automatically configured to issue a communication directly to a first controllable appliance to control a functional operation of the first controllable appliance in the event that the first controllable appliance is determined to be unresponsive to a command communication transmitted to the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link or to issue a communication to a second controllable appliance to control the functional operation of the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link in the event that first controllable appliance is determined to be responsive to a command communication transmitted to the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Brian Barnett, Arsham Hatambeiki, Rex Xu, Jesus Perez
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Patent number: 9374550Abstract: A telephone-and-television box able to be placed vertically or horizontally and provided with extensible frames includes a main body that is electrically connected with a display. The main body is received therein with a set top box and provided thereon with a wireless induction charger for setting a remote control, which has wireless induction charging function and can serve as a handset of a mobile phone. The telephone-and-television box can be placed horizontally or vertically, and a plurality of extensible frames are disposed at the peripheral sides of the main body for setting and locking other peripheral devices and a display thereon. Thus, the telephone-and-television box of this invention is able to combine the functions of both TV and telephone and integrate other electronic peripheral devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: COREMATE TECHNICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Robert Wang
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Patent number: 9342726Abstract: An imaging device that generates a taken image of an object in an image area by taking an image of each line structuring the image area, includes: an inclination estimate unit that estimates an inclination of the object based on a portion of the taken image corresponding to a first line and a portion of the taken image corresponding to a second line; an image estimate unit that estimates an image of the object to be generated when the image is taken having an inclination estimated by the inclination estimate unit, based on the inclination; and a correction process unit that corrects the taken image based on a result of a comparison between the taken image and the image estimated by the image estimated unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Mitsuaki Fukuda, Soichi Hama, Takahiro Aoki
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Patent number: 9324302Abstract: In accordance with an operation content indicated by a user's operation data, an amount of scrolling is calculated, and a display range of a table to be displayed on a display apparatus is moved in the table in accordance with the amount of the scrolling. With respect to respective drawing areas, whether or not drawing start points, from which drawing character strings are to be drawn, stay within the display range is determined. When the drawing start point of a drawing area, among the drawing areas, falls outside the display range, the drawing start point of the drawing area is changed to a position which is in the drawing area and also which stays within the display range. The character strings are arranged in the respective drawing areas from the drawing start points set to the respective drawing areas, and the table in the display range is displayed on the display apparatus together with the arranged character strings.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignees: Nintendo Co., Ltd., Hal Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Daiji Imai, Ryoichiro Atono
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Patent number: 9313443Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device for identifying and displaying a CC mode of a television. The method includes: decoding received CC program signals to obtain decoding information; obtaining a CC mode corresponding to the CC program signals according to the decoding information; and performing corresponding display according to a preset rule based on the obtained CC mode. Compared with the existed technology, the embodiment of the present disclosure decodes the CC program signals, identifies the corresponding CC mode according to the decoding information, and displays the CC contents according to the identified CC mode, which simplifies the choosing of the mode and thus is convenient for the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: SHENZHEN TCL NEW TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Rui Zhang
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Patent number: 9310958Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide a dock for favorite applications. One aspect includes providing a dock point on a display device of an information handling device; responsive to user input associated with said dock point, launching a utility organizing a sub-set of user applications installed on said information handling device in a predetermined arrangement of launch points; providing an animated movement of said launch points in said utility responsive to user input; and responsive to user input selecting a launch point in said utility, launching an application associated with said launch point on the information handling device. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Karen R. Kluttz, James A. Hunt, David Rivera, Rod D. Waltermann
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Patent number: 9307177Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a graphic user interface which is used in a display device operated by a remote controller are provided. A graphic user interface screen includes a main information display area for displaying main information in the form in which a plurality of main elements are recursively disposed and a sub-information display area for displaying sub-information including supplementary information according to information provided on the main information display area. At least one sub-element included in a main element is operated by a direction selection signal which indicates a direction perpendicular to a disposition direction of the main elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung-bum Park, Jun-ho Hwang, Kyu-seok Kang, Sun-young Kim
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Patent number: 9304305Abstract: Plural image planes are illuminated through a single image-collecting objective system. The field of view or magnification (or both), is allocated dynamically among the plural planes. Preferably the planes include two detector planes—one corresponding to a wide field of view (FOV) and the other to a steerable narrow one. Allocation is performed by a beam splitter in combination with a steering mirror, or steering-mirror array, that steers both fields together. The splitter isolates radiation corresponding to the narrow FOV from radiation corresponding to the wide FOV. In method forms of the invention, an electrooptical observation system produces simultaneous plural images for a region of interest. The system displays simultaneous images having respective plural resolutions. In operation a first, relatively wider FOV continuously covers a region of interest; while the second is narrower and has finer resolution than the first.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Arete AssociatesInventors: Andrew E. Paul, David M. Kane
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Patent number: 9300895Abstract: System, methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media to facilitate expansion of media device interface capabilities are provided. A first media device may be configured to be communicatively couplable to a second media device. A first set of one or more interface ports that are configured to interface with one or more multimedia devices may be recognized. The second media device may be recognized when the second media device is communicatively coupled to the first media device. A second set of one or more interface ports provided by the second media device may be determined. A third set of interface ports may be determined based on the first set and the second set. Configuration information may be generated and provided to facilitate indication of interface options. Content may be provided via at least one interface port of the second set of one or more interface ports provided by the second media device.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ECHOSTAR UK HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Geoffrey Thompson
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Patent number: 9282272Abstract: An EPG data processing device (D), for an electronic equipment (EE), comprises a processing means (PM) arranged i) to access to sets of data defining respectively channel programs and each comprising at least first data representative of a channel name and a channel program name, second data defining a channel program starting time, and third data representative of a channel program ending time, ii) either to determine amongst the accessed data sets which respectively follow each data set contributing to a displayed page of data the one which comprises the earliest ending time, in order to define a time reference just before this earliest ending time and associate this time reference to a following page of data to be displayed, or to determine amongst the accessed data sets which respectively precede each data set contributing to a displayed page of data the one which comprises the latest starting time, in order to define a time reference just after this latest ending time and associate this time reference toType: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Emmanuel Schwarz, Benjamin Novi
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Patent number: 9247303Abstract: A display apparatus comprising a display configured to display a plurality of spaces in a form of a polyhedron is provided. The plurality of spaces each correspond to a different category. The apparatus displays a rotatable Graphical User Interface (GUI), a user interface is configured to receive a user interaction for the GUI, and a controller is configured to, when one of the plurality of spaces in a form of a polyhedron is selected as the GUI is rotated according to the user interaction, control to display a selected space as a main space, and display at least one content-related information included in a category corresponding to the selected space.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon-ho Phang, Joo-sun Moon, Hong-pyo Kim, Yi-sak Park, Christopher E. Bangle
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Patent number: 9237296Abstract: A method for operating an image display apparatus includes providing input signals to the image display apparatus, displaying at least one image on a display based on the input signals, generating a plurality thumbnail images based on the input signals, and displaying a thumbnail-image list which includes a plurality of generated thumbnail images.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Dae Young Jung, Hae Jin Bae, Jae Kyung Lee, Kun Sik Lee, Gyu Seung Kim
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Patent number: 9223727Abstract: An identification terminal voltage detecting circuit detects a voltage of an identification terminal. A video switch is inserted into a signal line connecting a video circuit included in an internal circuit and the identification terminal. When a voltage representing that a video cable is connected to a connector is detected, and then a voltage representing that the video cable is terminated with specified impedance is detected, the control unit turns on the video switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Atsushi Wada, Hajime Mizukami
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Patent number: 9185269Abstract: A shift time monitoring section of a host terminal monitors a shift between the input timing of frame data from an imaging device and the ideal input timing for the frame data, the ideal input timing being obtained from the output frequency of a display. An operation cycle adjusting section transmits a request signal for adjusting the operation cycle per frame in the imaging device according to the magnitude of the shift in the input timing. An H-counter section of the imaging device counts the outputting of the horizontal synchronizing signal with a vertical synchronizing signal in the imaging device as a starting point, and generates a signal at a predetermined scanning line. A VSync adjusting counter section counts a pixel clock with the signal from the H-counter section as a starting point, and generates a vertical synchronization signal at a value set to the pixel clock.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Akio Ohba, Hiroyuki Segawa, Hideyuki Saito
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Patent number: 9172850Abstract: A lensless camera with image formation performed by image processing software rather than by lens. Image formation operations are coordinated with a micro-optical element array that can comprise apertures, micro-optic layers, etc. configured so light received from a distant source overlaps onto multiple photosensors. Algorithms for image formation are determined by pixel overlap functions resulting from micro-optic elements directing light to a photosensor array, and can include deconvolution, edge-effect handling, decimation, and interpolation. Image formation operations can comprise frequency-domain operations or other approaches. The micro-optical element array can be configured to produce a spatial light pattern on the photosensor array with optimized detection characteristics. Light-detecting photosensors can comprise elements capable of light emission, for example organic materials with electroluminescent properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Lester F. Ludwig
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Patent number: 9160894Abstract: An approach is presented for a lensless imaging camera wherein image formation is implemented in software image processing operations rather than by means of a lens. The image formation operations are coordinated with an array of micro-optical elements that impose light diffraction. The array of micro-optical elements can comprise one or more micro-optic layers, and micro-optic layers can be configured so that different portions of the micro-optic layer affect light in different ways. The image formation operation can include deconvolution based on an impulse response determined by the array of micro-optical elements which can be configured to produce a desired spatial light intensity pattern on the array of photosensors so as to optimize detection characteristics. The image formation operation can comprise include frequency-domain division operations, and the system can be configured to avoid division by zero values of the frequency-domain impulse response of the array of micro-optical elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventor: Lester F. Ludwig
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Patent number: 9060278Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more methods and/or systems described can perform receiving, from a first access point coupled to a first network and operated by a first network provider, an access code from a subscriber mobile device (MSD), associated with a second network provider, that accesses a uniform resource locator (URL) that includes the access code. The access code can be usable by the first network provider to determine whether or not to permit the MSD access of a second network coupled to the first network. In one or more embodiments, the URL is received by the MSD in a text message and/or from a short message service (SMS). In one or more embodiments, the MSD is operable to use telecommunications services of and provided by the second network provider. In one or more embodiments, the first network provider is the second network provider.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Erick Haughn, Judson John Flynn, John Lewis
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Patent number: 9041862Abstract: A multifunctional display device includes a processor to control display of information during booting of an operating system. The operating system is booted in response to a predetermined signal and displayed the information includes first information corresponding to visual information, and second information indicating that the operating system is currently booting. The operating system is one which controls display of multimedia content.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seungwon Kim, Youngho Jeong
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Publication number: 20150124169Abstract: Method, computer storage device, and system that establish communication with at least first and second sensors, receive information from the sensors, and determine whether the information from the first sensor satisfies a first alert threshold. It is also determined whether the information from the second sensor satisfies a second alert threshold. Responsive to a determination that the information from the first sensor satisfies the first alert threshold and that the information from the second sensor does not satisfy the second alert threshold, an alert signal is not generated. On the other hand, responsive to a determination that the information from the first sensor satisfies the first alert threshold and that the information from the second sensor satisfies the second alert threshold, the alert signal is generated for output thereof to a display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Libiao Jiang, Adam Li, Aixin Liu, Djung Nguyen, Frederick J. Zustak
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Patent number: 9025085Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing access to program channels, e.g., high definition programs and program channels which corresponding to a standard definition program and/or program channels are described. In accordance with the invention, a high definition auto tune function is supported. When enabled, in one exemplary embodiment, if a user selects a standard program definition channel, a check is automatically made to determine if a corresponding high definition program channel is available. The corresponding high definition program channel is a channel which provides the same program as on the selected standard definition channel but in high definition. When the auto tune function is enabled and a corresponding high definition channel is available, the device, e.g., set to box or tuner implementing the auto tune feature of the present invention, automatically tunes to the high definition channel instead of the standard definition channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventor: Hugh Josephs
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Patent number: 9013631Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing and displaying caption information associated with a video program are provided. The caption information is extracted from a video signal and different captions are rendered in sequence for different segments of the video program. A plurality of the different captions is blended in a form for simultaneous display superimposed on video images during one of the different segments of the video program. The different captions may be the latest caption corresponding to the current segment of video and a previous caption corresponding to a previous video segment. These different captions can be displayed such that they overlie each other and such that their opacity is different. In this manner, a viewer is able to have a prolonged period of time to read captions and can readily distinguish the current caption from the previous caption.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Denis Sergeyevich Suvorov, Anton S. Korchazhinskiy, Irina Spirina
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Publication number: 20150103249Abstract: A display apparatus is provided, which includes a remote control signal receiver configured to receive a remote control signal transmitted from at least one among a first remote controller configured to control the display apparatus and at least one second remote controller configured to control at least one neighboring device, a display configured to display a list of function menus corresponding to the received remote control signal, according to information related to the received remote control signal, and a controller configured to control, on a condition that a function menu is selected from the list, an operation that corresponds to the selected function menu.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyung-hee JUNG, Jong-keun LEE
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Patent number: 9007462Abstract: A driving assist apparatus acquires vehicle information which includes a gear state and speed of a vehicle; judges a state of preparing for movement, a state of starting movement, and a state during movement; generates a wide-angle image that is an image that can see a wide range although having distortion when the vehicle state is the state of preparing for movement or the state of starting movement; and generates a no-distortion image that is an image in which the distortion due to the lens shape and the distortion by the projection system are eliminated from the camera image when the vehicle state is the state during movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Tatsuya Mitsugi
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Patent number: 9003453Abstract: Disclosed herein are broadcast receivers and methods for sharing event information. At a sender end, event information for a broadcast is collected after receiving a command from the sender and a message is created that includes the event information. The sender may then select one or more contacts with whom to share the event information. Thereafter, the message and information on the contact is transmitted to a mobile device of the sender over a short range communication link. The message may then be automatically forwarded from the mobile device to the selected recipients. At the recipient end, the message is received from the mobile device of the recipient over a short range communication link and processed to determine if the message is a recommendation message. If so, the contents of the message are extracted and displayed on a television display of the recipient.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Wipro LimitedInventors: Dhanya Unnikrishnan, Mohammed Junaid Kottikulam, Saira Thampi, Aishwarya Valsalan
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Patent number: 8989375Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video receiving apparatus includes: a receiving module for receiving identifiers of respective video transmitting apparatus and key information to be used for permitting a wireless communication with the video receiving apparatus; a connecting module for establishing a wireless connection with each video transmitting apparatus; a registering module for registering all or part of the one or more video transmitting apparatus; a first display control module for displaying identification information of the one or more video transmitting apparatus, selection images, registration information indicating whether or not the one or more video transmitting apparatus are registered, and connection information indicating whether or not wireless connections are established on a display screen; a video receiving module for receiving video from the specified video transmitting apparatus using the established wireless connection; and a second display control module for displaying the received viType: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Tomohiro Kanda
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Patent number: 8982037Abstract: A display device for providing additional information using Visible Light Communication (VLC), including a decoder for dividing an input signal into a video signal and a data signal including additional information on at least one object included in an image output through the video signal; a display; a VLC controller for receiving the data signal from the decoder and encoding the data signal in accordance with a VLC protocol to output the data signal as a visible light signal through the VLC; light source blocks, which include light sources, back light the display, and output the data signal encoded in accordance with the VLC; and a control unit for controlling the encoded data signal including the additional information on the object, to be output as the visible light signal through a light source block at a position corresponding to the object from among the light source blocks.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Kyung-Woo Lee, Dae-Kwang Jung, Jeong-Seok Choi, Hong-Seok Shin, Sung-Bum Park, Ki-Uk Song
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Patent number: 8976231Abstract: A device for measuring three dimensional shape includes a first irradiation unit, a first grating control unit, a second irradiation unit, a second grating control unit, an imaging unit, and an image processing unit. After performance of a first imaging operation as imaging processing of a single operation among a multiplicity of imaging operations performed by irradiation of said first light pattern of multiply varied phases, a second imaging operation is performed as imaging processing of a single operation among a multiplicity of imaging operations performed by irradiation of said second light pattern of multiply varied phases. After completion of the first imaging operation and the second imaging operation, shifting or switching operation of the first grating and the second grating is performed simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: CKD CorporationInventor: Hiroyuki Ishigaki
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Patent number: 8976297Abstract: Media content is received in a windows management application. The media content is from a set of content including zero or more television signal content and zero or more application content. The media content is incorporated into a television signal containing a window configuration. The television signal is then sent from the windows management application to a television where it is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Rovi Solutions CorporationInventors: Daniel Putterman, Brad Dietrich, Gregory Peters, Richard Bullwinkle
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Patent number: 8976296Abstract: A digital receiver including: a receiver; a decoder; and a display controller, with a display having a first display zone displaying at least a part of the title included in program information and a second display zone displaying an entirety of the title, under control of the display controller; wherein the display controller includes an input data amount calculator calculating an amount of input data for the first display zone inputted from memory, and a comparator to compare the amount calculated with an amount of displayable data, and when the amount of the input data is larger than the amount of the displayable data, a part of the title and a symbol indicative of omission are displayed, and when the first display zone is selected, an entirety of the title in the selected first display zone is displayed in the second display zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhisa Ichifuji, Takehito Kishi, Naoko Saito, Satoru Takashimizu, Takanori Eda
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Patent number: 8964121Abstract: An audio video display device (AVDD) system includes a display, a processor controlling the display, and a computer readable storage medium accessible to the processor and programmed with instructions. The instructions cause the processor to establish communication with at least one sensor. The instructions then cause the processor to receive information from the sensor conforming to an application programming interface (API) provided by a manufacturer of the AVDD to an entity affiliated with the sensor, or sent from the AVDD to the sensor. Thereafter, the instructions cause the processor to present the information from the sensor on the display in accordance with the API.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Libiao Jiang, Adam Li, Aixin Liu, Djung Nguyen
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Patent number: 8966542Abstract: A method includes receiving an indicator from a service provider via a network. The indicator is received with first media content and includes data to cause a selectable image to be displayed with the first media content. The selectable image indicates an availability of second media content that is different than the first media content. The method includes, in response to receipt of the indicator, displaying the selectable image with the first media content at a display device. The method further includes, in response to receiving a removal message before receiving an input indicating a selection of the selectable image, removing the selectable image from display at the display device.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 8966531Abstract: A method of providing advertising from a central database server connected to a global computer network to distributed sites via interactive television. A representative icon is presented to a subscriber on a television screen indicating an advertisement. When a the icon is selected, an advertisement information detail is retrieved from storage in a local memory, or from the central database server and presented to the subscriber on the television screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Your Choice Interactive, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Redling, Jackie Skipper Barrios
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Patent number: 8958019Abstract: Systems and methods process an input received from a remote control. A media stream is presented on a display, and the input from the remote control is received at a local device associated with the display. The local device may determine if the input is intended for the local device or a remote device. If the input is intended for the local device, the input may be processed at the local device. Various interface features, for example, may be managed at the local device. If the input is intended for the remote device, a signal may be transmitted from the local device to the remote device to thereby allow the remote device to respond to the input.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Sling Media, Inc.Inventors: Edward D. Malone, George E. Williams, Matthew A. Feinstein, Anant Madhava Kulkarni, Jagadish Dande
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Patent number: 8957762Abstract: An intermediary between a remote control device and a remotely controllable device implements identification and/or authentication. The intermediary is, e.g., a node or set of nodes within a head end of a cable network service provider. A remote control device at a customer premise sends a command intended to control a remotely controllably device which is also located at the same customer premise. The customer premise includes a network interface, e.g., a cable modem, which has associated identification information. The command and the associated network interface identification information are communicated to the intermediary, e.g., via a cable modem. The intermediary accesses a subscriber record corresponding to the location based on the network interface identification information. The intermediary identifies the device to be controlled, e.g., a particular set top box and/or authenticates the remote control device. A command is sent via the network to the device to be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventor: Scott Ramsdell
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Patent number: 8953099Abstract: A display apparatus which is controllable by a remote control apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes: a communicator which communicates with the remote control apparatus, a storage which stores user interface (UI) screen information which is mapped to each application executable in the display apparatus, and a controller which, if a first application is executed based on a user command, controls a transmission of UI screen information corresponding to the first application from among the UI screen information stored in the storage to the remote control apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong-won Kwak
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Patent number: 8953048Abstract: The present invention ensures the visibility of a character or a drawing displayed on a screen. The illuminance of one or more partial areas forming a display unit is measured, and a video display position is set to an area except for the partial area where the illuminance is a reference value or more.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takeshi Furukawa
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Patent number: 8953041Abstract: An Engineer's View (EV) wireless video system for powered and unpowered model railroad engines is disclosed. The invention uses commercially available wireless spy cameras, powered by a custom power supply circuit which is compatible with either DC or DCC track systems. The present invention is compatible with all commercial model railroad gauge diesel engines including HO and N Gauge or may be factory installed. The EV system demonstrates a remarkably stable and realistic image of a model railroad layout. Moreover, the present invention may also provide a stable source of power to the engine where stalling could occur at points of track defects.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventors: Richard Johnson Bartlett, Sr., William Travis Bartlett
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Patent number: 8947598Abstract: Provided is a method for displaying a wallpaper that includes setting a broadcast picture display function to display a specific broadcast picture as a wallpaper in response to a user's request; changing a standby mode to a digital broadcasting reception mode at preset time intervals to periodically capture a picture from a digital broadcast delivered on a specific channel if the broadcast picture display function is set; and displaying the captured picture as a wallpaper for the digital broadcasting reception terminal. The digital broadcasting reception terminal can periodically capture a picture from a digital broadcast program currently delivered and display the captured picture as a wallpaper even when the user does not view the digital broadcast program.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventor: Gun-Su Lee
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Patent number: 8947601Abstract: An image processing apparatus and image processing method are provided. The image processing apparatus includes a video processor which processes and displays an image; a receiver which receives a key signal of a color; and a controller which controls the video processor to display contents corresponding to the color when receiving the key signal of the color.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyeon-ji Lee, Chang-soo Lee, Sang-hee Lee, Dong-heon Lee, Joon-ho Phang, Yeo-ri Yoon
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Patent number: 8947465Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for display-mode-dependent adjustment of image code values.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventor: Louis Joseph Kerofsky
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Patent number: 8941688Abstract: The system for providing targeting augmented contents includes: an augmented metadata generation apparatus that generates augmented metadata designating specific space and time of broadcast contents as an augmented area; a broadcast content providing apparatus that transmits the augmented metadata to a first broadcast terminal apparatus and transmits the augmented metadata and the broadcast contents to a second broadcast terminal apparatus; a first broadcast terminal apparatus that transmits augmented contents displayed in the augmented area in which the augmented metadata are designated to the augmented content providing apparatus; an augmented content providing apparatus that transmits the augmented contents to a second broadcast terminal apparatus; and a second broadcast terminal apparatus that receives the broadcast contents and the augmented metadata from the broadcast content providing apparatus and receives the augmented contents from the augmented content providing apparatus based on the augmented metType: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Bum Suk Choi, Seung Chul Kim, Soon Choul Kim, Jung Hak Kim, Jeoung Lak Ha, Young Ho Jeong, Jin Woo Hong
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Patent number: 8938760Abstract: The present invention provides a TV box, where the TV box is connected to a display via lined connection or wireless connection, and the TV box includes a control unit, a network interface circuit and an output unit. The control unit connects to a first external server and an audio/video source via the network interface circuit, the control unit obtains a channel list from the first external server, and obtain audio/video information from the audio/video source by referring to a user inputted command and the channel list, where contents of the channel list is allowed to be edited by a user, and the control unit transmits the audio/video information to the display via the output unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Browan Communications Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Jen Yang, Hung-Wen Chen
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Patent number: 8928821Abstract: A television (TV) includes an audio signal processing unit which processes a audio signal, a display unit which displays an audio quality setting state, a determination unit which determines if an event for checking audio quality has occurred, and a control unit which controls the display unit to display an audio quality setting state showing improved audio quality if the event has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-hong Seo
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Patent number: 8931000Abstract: An integrated DSS/WebTV receiver is communicatively connected to an Internet service provider, a DSS service provider, and (optionally) a local broadcast station to provide a display of DSS programs, Internet web sites, and local broadcast channels in a seamless fashion. The DSS/WebTV receiver downloads graphic images, corresponding to DSS programs, from a DSS communication medium or the Internet into a local memory. The graphic images are periodically updated by the DSS service provider or Internet service provider. The DSS/WebTV receiver generates a graphical user interface (GUI), displayed on a television screen, for facilitating a user's navigation through the DSS, Internet, and local broadcast data. The GUI includes a selectable DSS program listing that displays DSS programs that are currently being broadcast or that will be broadcasted in the future. If a user selects a currently broadcasted program, the DSS/WebTV receiver displays the selected program on the television.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignees: Sony Corporation, SDI Development Inc.Inventors: Andy Proehl, Kimberly Ventura
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Publication number: 20150002743Abstract: A video data displaying system comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The first electronic device comprises: a data receiver, for receiving video data; a first displaying device, for displaying the video data; and a connecting interface. The second electronic device receives relative information related with the video data and transmitting the relative information to the first electronic device if the second electronic device is connected to the first electronic device via the connecting interface. The first displaying device displays the relative information while displaying the video data. In one embodiment, the second electronic comprises a second displaying device smaller than the first displaying device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: MediaTek Inc.Inventor: Hao-Jung Li
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Patent number: 8922721Abstract: A display apparatus and a control method thereof are provided The display apparatus includes: an image processor configured to process an image of content; a display configured to display the processed image of the content; a camera configured to capture an image of a remote controller; a storage configured to store information regarding a plurality of appearance states of the remote controller corresponding to user commands; and a controller configured to determine an appearance state from among the plurality of appearance states of the remote controller based on the image of remote controller captured by the camera, and control the display section to display the image of the content according to a user command corresponding to the determined appearance state of the remote controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Do-sung Jung, Nam-hyun Park, Hae-sung Park, Ri-na Shin, Hyung-ho Hwangbo
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Patent number: 8913199Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, a first selection of first video content. The method also includes sending the first video content to a display device. The method further includes adding a first element corresponding to the first video content to a list. The list includes multiple elements and each element of the list corresponds to respective previously displayed video content. The method includes sending the list to the display device. The elements of the list are ordered based on display times of the corresponding video content.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe
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Patent number: 8913089Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for increasing the perceived brightness of an image. In some embodiments this increase compensates for a decrease in display light source illumination.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Louis Joseph Kerofsky, Scott James Daly