Abstract: As the advertisement market of a subway has emerged, a new subway advertisement system for displaying a video in a window of a moving train is suggested. The video quality in such a subway advertisement system is dependent on the accurate and rapid measurement of the speed of the train and achievement of the frame and horizontal pixel synchronization of the video to be represented. A sensor network of a cluster structure is provided that is effective to the subway advertisement system offering based on the network a high-speed/high precision speed measurement and the adaptive synchronization algorithm. Further, the video contents must be often renewed in the subway advertisement system and a speedy data downloading is essential. The tunnel video system suggests a method for improving the data speed through constructing a new structure of a data exclusive network in addition to the sensor network.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an on-train information service system and a passenger train-use information displaying device, with which both a landscape viewing effect and an information delivering effect can be achieved and landscape-related information can be presented at the most suitable timing, and the on-train information service system that is applied to a passenger train and presents image information is equipped with: a passenger train-use information displaying device that uses as a display area part of a window pane of the passenger train or a peripheral area of the window pane; and a display information processing unit that outputs, in correspondence with a landscape that is viewed through the window pane, display information related to the landscape.

Abstract: The invention relates to an immersive vehicle multimedia system that that is affected by vehicle sensors and collected data concerning environmental. The immersive vehicle multimedia system includes a vehicle, at least one sensor or other vehicle component gathering input as data from an external and internal vehicle environment, an immersive multimedia device connected to each sensor, and media content run through the multimedia device. The media content includes a primary script and a secondary script, the secondary script depending on the gathered input.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting the current location of a bus at lower cost without using a wideband wireless communication device and displaying it on each bus stop. A center system of a center and each of bus stop systems are coupled to each other via Internet. A roadside wireless unit of the bus stop system contained in the bus stop periodically outputs a beacon containing a bus stop ID to a route bus system equipped on a route bus. The route bus system outputs an ID notification signal including a bus stop ID and a bus ID to the bus stop system. The center system of the center updates location information using the bus stop ID and the bus ID and transmits bus location update data to a suitable target. The bus stop system displays a bus location thereon using the transmitted bus location update data.

Abstract: A vehicular audio/visual system that receives a transmitted electric wave of video or sound, and that outputs the electric wave by switching to an output mode corresponding to user's instruction from among output modes corresponding to multiple types of media includes: a positional information detecting unit that detects positional information of a vehicle; a receiving area storage unit that stores at least one of an area in which the electric wave can be received and an area in which it is difficult to receive the electric wave; a receiving area determination unit that refers to the receiving area storage unit on the basis of the detected positional information and determines whether the electric wave can be received; an output mode switching unit that prohibits an output mode that outputs the electric wave as video or music from being entered when it is determined that the electric wave cannot be received.

Abstract: An infotainment system includes a rear entertainment system hub assembly disposed within the rear portion of the interior space of the vehicle. The rear entertainment system hub assembly includes a plurality of entertainment platforms, each adapted to receive and process a respective entertainment medium. The plurality of entertainment platforms is configured to generate at least one audio output signal and at least one video output signal. A user interface is communicatively coupled to the plurality of entertainment platforms and includes a touch-screen display unit adapted to receive user commands. The user interface selects and controls the plurality of entertainment platforms according to the user commands. A plurality of audio output speakers is communicatively coupled to the rear entertainment system hub assembly and receives the audio output signal. At least one video display unit is disposed within the rear portion of the interior space and receives the video output signal.

Abstract: A server apparatus 20 that is connected, through a communication network 11, to a mobile terminal 40 for reproducing a content and to a ticket gate machine 30. The ticket gate machine 30 detects that a user's entrance into a station area or boarding onto a vehicle, identifies at least a boarding zone, and notifies the identified boarding zone to the server apparatus 20. The server apparatus 20 includes a required duration calculating unit 22 which calculates, based on the boarding zone notified by the ticket gate machine 30, a duration for a user traveling by the vehicle, a content selecting unit 23 which determines a content whose reproduction is completed within the calculated duration, and a data transmitting/receiving unit 21 which delivers the determined content to the mobile terminal 40.

Abstract: A method and a device for synchronizing an image display, a first image signal being provided by a first device and a second image being provided by a second device being brought together for display, the first device and the second device being time-controlled independently of each other. The second image signal is synchronized with the first image signal by modifying a blanking interval of the second image signal.

Abstract: An in-flight entertainment system is shown wherein digital content servers are interconnected with network servers such that the content servers can communicate with one another and with a portable data loader. The loader stores digital content files that are to be downloaded to the content servers. A script downloaded to each content server is executed by the server to download some of the files from the portable data loader and cross-load other files from other content servers. Alternatively, a content inventory list is downloaded to each content server that indicates which content server is to download each content file and which content servers are to receive the content file. Each content server parses the list to identify files for which it is the download server, request download of those files, identify other files that it should have and request cross-load of those files from other content servers.

Abstract: A method and a device for detecting an unoccupied transmission channel in a multi-channel transmission system having a plurality of transmission channels for an audio and/or video transmission, as it is frequently installed in seats of vehicles, trains, airplanes or in auditoriums and conference rooms. When expanding or modifying the transmission system, each receiving module until now had to be uninstalled and appropriately adapted in case of unoccupied transmission channels. This is very labor-intensive and costly. According to the invention, an encoding of the unoccupied transmission channels using an identification is provided, which is detectable by the receiving modules. Upon detection of the identification, the respective transmission channel is automatically blocked for the selection. A complicated disassembly and a corresponding manual adaptation of the receiving modules may therefore be dispensed with.

Abstract: A multi-video display system includes a multi-video display unit, a caption mode designating unit, a caption adding unit, a sound mode designating unit, and a sound adding unit. The multi-video display is capable of displaying videos, which are respectively viewable from mutually different positions. The caption mode designating unit designates one of caption modes for each of the displayed videos. The caption adding unit adds one of captions based on the designated one of the caption modes to the each of the displayed videos. The sound mode designating unit designates one of sound modes for the each of the displayed videos. The sound adding unit adds one of sounds based on the designated one of the sound modes to the each of the displayed videos.

Abstract: FIG. 1 shows an electronic program guide unique to viewer A grouped from an electronic program guide based on electronic program guide data; the program type is set in an (a) column and the display mode of each program is set in a (b) column. In FIG. 1, a news program is displayed in text and a music program is displayed in an icon of musical notes on a music sheet. A sports program is displayed in an icon of a bat and a ball. Since the music program and the sports program are thus displayed in such icon images of reminding the viewer of the program contents, the viewer A can quickly determine the program contents visually.

Abstract: A method of layer combining based on generating a look-up table in an Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB) receiver includes obtaining a transmission parameter configuration, generating the look-up table based on the transmission parameter configuration, assembling a null transport stream packets and a valid transport stream packets from a plurality of layers of a multiplexing frame, and generating a completed transport packet stream using the look-up table. The receiver may generate the look-up table by at least one of generating the look-up table in real time or selecting from a look-up table set based on the transmission parameter configuration. The transmission parameter configuration may include at least one of a transmission mode, a guard interval, a modulation, and a coding rate. The look-up table may define an order of the null transport stream packets and the valid transport stream packets from the plurality of layers in the multiplexing frame.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and rendering multimedia data including environmental data is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for rendering content in a vehicle is disclosed, the system comprising a receiver configure to receive, via a wireless broadcast, audiovisual content and an environmental event associated with a subset of the audiovisual content and a vehicular electronic system configured to render the audiovisual content and alter an environmental parameter in accordance with the environmental event when the associated subset of the audiovisual content is rendered.

Abstract: A digital data delivery system that delivers video data of a content and audio data of the same content respectively to a first receiver and a second receiver, which are independent of each other, to reproduce the video data and the audio data at the first and second receivers in such a manner as to secure synchronous reproductions between the two data.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a mobile video system is provided that includes a first entertainment system mountable in a first headrest of a vehicle. The first entertainment system includes a first input having a structure and a first output having a structure. The mobile video system also includes a second entertainment system mountable in a second headrest of a vehicle. The second entertainment system includes a second input and a second output. The second input has a structure the same as the structure of the first input and the second output has a structure the same as the structure of the first output. The mobile video system also includes an adapter configured to couple the first input with the second output and the second input with the first output.

Abstract: A method of providing multimedia services in consideration of the capability of a terminal, a method of receiving the multimedia services, and a terminal for receiving the multimedia services. The method of providing multimedia services includes receiving information regarding capability of a terminal, and processing data according to the received information and providing the processed data to the terminal. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the server or proxy server with information regarding resources available for a lightweight application terminal, allowing it to provide data at a level of quality best suited to the capabilities of the terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a recorder that is part of a vehicle entertainment system (VES) for recording audio programming and accessing recorded audio programming, where external controls for the recorder may be located on the steering wheel of the vehicle, allowing a driver to safely configure the VES for recording audio programming and accessing the recorded audio programming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a power control module with a recorder for recording audio programming and accessing audio programming that is part of a vehicle entertainment system (VES) where the power control module assures the energy used by the recorder when the vehicle is off does not drain the power supply beyond a predetermined level.

Abstract: A system for controlling display and operation of simultaneous transmissions of at least two media includes an entertainment unit capable of transmitting at least two media simultaneously. A wireless interface device is used to select a first and second media from the at least two media. A display device in electrical communication with the entertainment unit receives and displays a video portion associated with each of the first and second selected media. At least two wireless receivers are provided for receiving an audio portion associated with each of the first and second media. The wireless interface device is further provided for independently controlling operation of each of the first and second media.

Abstract: A vehicle-hosted local network includes a subscriber data source that transmits audio data and compressed video data to respective subscriber data sinks on the network. The subscriber data source includes a demultiplexer that separates compressed audio data and compressed video data contained in one compressed source signal. A pre-processing circuit processes in parallel the separated audio data and the separated video data to provide the audio data and the compressed video data that is transmitted to the respective subscriber data sinks on the network.

Abstract: According to a vehicular communication system (10) of the present invention, a specified time slot in compliance with one broadcast time slot corresponded to one attribute pertinent to or possessed by a vehicle (1) among a plurality of attributes corresponded to a plurality of broadcast time slots of programs, respectively, according to the broadcast program list. Even though the IGN switch (101) of the vehicle (1) is set at the OFF state, the vehicular communication system (10) is operated or kept at the operating state so as to receive the program broadcasted in the specified time slot.

Abstract: A mobile video system includes a first video source, a second video source, a first video monitor, a second video monitor, an audio signal receiver, and a wireless transmitter. One of the first video source and the second video source generates a first audiovisual signal. One of the first video monitor and the second video monitor receives a video portion of at least one of the first audiovisual signal and the second audiovisual signal. The wireless transmitter transmits an audio portion of one of the first audiovisual signal or the second audiovisual signal to the audio signal receiver. A video portion of the first audiovisual signal or the second audiovisual signal is displayed on the first video monitor, on the second video monitor, or on both the first video monitor and the second video monitor.

Abstract: A method for controlling operation of an integrated mobile communication and broadcast program reproduction device and of operating the device includes monitoring an occurrence of a trigger event at the device; and upon occurrence of the trigger event, recording a broadcast program signal received by the device. An integrated mobile communication and broadcast program reproduction device has a trigger event monitor and a broadcast program recorder for recording a broadcast program when a trigger event occurs. A trigger event may be receipt of an incoming call, the making of an outgoing call, the identification of predetermined content in a received program and the start of a predetermined program. Different trigger events may be prioritized. Recorded material may be reproduced, with broadcast material being received being recorded whilst previously recorded material is reproduced.

Abstract: A method of providing rebroadcast programming includes encoding a rebroadcast program, specifying a preferred play time, and providing a broadcast that fits the preferred play time. The encoding of the rebroadcast program can use a replay plan which prioritizes portions of the rebroadcast. A priority can be assigned to commercials which have been made to be shortened or dropped, or an alternative commercial substituted, depending on time limitations. A rebroadcast packaging and playlist are provided.

Abstract: Multi-mobile satellite vehicle (MSV) video/audio broadband teleconferencing system with one to one or one to multiple broadband location capabilities. The mobile satellite vehicle (MSV) utilizes multiple internal video/audio monitors, a wireless broadband network and/or a broadband satellite communication system. The primary video/audio source (mobile satellite vehicle (MSV)) will receive all video/audio signals, which are generated by other broadband sources whether broadband mobile satellite vehicle (MSV) systems, broadband water based systems, broadband air based systems or broadband land based systems. The mobile satellite vehicle (MSV) receives the broadband video/audio signals, which are displayed onto internal video/audio monitors. In addition, internal video/audio cameras (PTZ—pan tilt zoom) records and captures signals, which are then transmitted via broadband wireless network(s) or broadband satellite to fixed or mobile broadband conference locations.

Abstract: A rocket-powered vehicle used for entertainment, namely races, exhibitions, competitions, and revenue-generating events.

Abstract: A multimedia delivery system of a vehicle is provided comprising a passive configuration plug designed as a line-replaceable unit that permits quick and easy reconfiguration based on changing needs of the vehicle owner. The system comprises a plurality of multimedia servers comprising multimedia data files, a plurality of end user display devices that display information from the multimedia servers, and a configuration plug designed as a line-replaceable unit comprising: a frame, one or more covers connected to the frame, a plug mount comprising an end-user device plug and a server plug, wherein both the device plug and the server plug each contain a plurality of cable connectors, a plurality of cables, each connecting to a connector of the device plug on one end, and a connector of the server plug on an other end, the connections defining a cable mapping between the devices and the servers.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to update a profile of preferences and recordings maintained at a central server when a user modifies preferences and recordings at a customer premises at a digital video recorder (DVR) or set top box (STB) with respect to a video on demand system via a link through the Internet and when a user modifies preferences and recordings with a video on demand system within a vehicle. The controller can also enable downloading audio-visual information synchronized with the video on demand system via a first wireless communication system to the vehicle in response to requests sent using a second wireless communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes an image capture system, an image processing and storage system, and a user interface. The image capture system includes at least one interior camera adapted and positioned to capture images of at least one location within the vehicle. The image processing and storage system is electronically coupled to the image capture system and includes an image processor and a memory unit. The image processor receives and formats the images, while the memory unit stores the images. The interface system is electronically coupled to the image processing and storage system and includes a display unit, a user interface and a wireless communication unit. The display unit displays a plurality of the interior and exterior images. The user interface is engageable by a user to select the images displayed on the display unit and to direct the storage of the selected images in the memory unit.

Abstract: A device and method for automatically changing a broadcast channel of a vehicle television with a diversity antenna is provided. The device includes an antenna switching unit connected with the diversity antennas and switching one of the diversity antennas; an image signal level detector for detecting an image signal level; an audio signal level detector for detecting an audio signal level; a storage unit for storing regional broadcast channel information, a channel change history, a value of number of switching times; and a controller for controlling the antenna switching unit, counting and storing the number of switching times, checking a quality of the broadcast signal, deciding a desired broadcast channel, and controlling the tuner to change into the decided broadcast channel.

Abstract: A distribution system for vehicle information systems and methods for manufacturing and using same. The distribution system supports high-bandwidth communications among system resources via one or more active routing systems. Comprising a plurality of communication ports coupled via a high-speed switching system, each routing system transparently splits incoming communication signals received via an input communication port. The routing system thereby can provide the incoming communication to a plurality of output communication ports without effecting signal bandwidth. By providing each routing system with a bypass system, the distribution system likewise can bypass one or more of the high-speed switching system in the event of a distribution system failure such that communications among the system resources can be maintained.

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system is described for reproducing and displaying information and control options. It comprises means for information reproduction (10) and user operating means for selecting one of the control options. There is a primary display (20,50) arranged in the front of the vehicle and at least a secondary display (40) for the rear seat passengers. Information adapting means (60,95) adapt the information to be displayed on the primary display (20,50) to a limited version including the control options. A full version of the information is displayed on the secondary display. In this way, the driver can control the system without being too much distracted by the information and the rear seat passengers see the complete version of the information.

Abstract: A receiver and distribution unit in a vehicle that includes a wireless receiver and signal processing/conversion facilities. The receiver and distribution unit may include a data bus and a selection multiplexer connected to the wireless receiver and an additional media source. The wireless receiver receives a signal comprising media content from a wireless network, such as the FLO™ network. The processing/conversion facilities decode the signal for output to a display and speaker in the vehicle. The selection multiplexer multiplexes media content from the wireless receiver or media content from the additional media source to the data bus. A function control, controllable by a wired controller and a wireless controller, controls the functions of the receiver and distribution unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to the reproduction of a television signal on a distant reproduction device. The received television signal is encoded and transmitted in a digital data format over a communication link to the reproduction device. The reproduction device decodes the received video information for display on a display screen. The invention is particularly intended for use in mobile vehicles, coaches and trains, where the signal strength of a received television signal during travel is continuously varying and signal distortions occur frequently. In order to reduce the effect of signal distortions on the perceived image and audio quality, the invention inserts a compressed pre-stored video or audio data into the data stream transmitted from the television receiver to the reproduction device upon detection of a television signal distortion. Thus, the decoding procedure at the display device can be maintained in spite of a received television signal of insufficient signal strength.

Abstract: An on-vehicle equipment mounted on a vehicle and adapted to receive a data broadcasting transmitted in digital broadcasting and display it on a display unit, holds a contents of the data broadcasting in correspondence with a combination of component tag value and module ID for discriminating the contents, displays, in accordance with layout information of defaults containing information indicative of areas on the screen of display unit at which contents are displayed, a corresponding contents on the screen of the display unit, and acquires, when a combination of component tag value and module ID is received, a contents corresponding to the combination of component tag value and module ID and displays the acquired contents on the screen of display unit in a size larger than that for display pursuant to the default layout information.

Abstract: A mobile video system includes a first video source, a second video source, a first video monitor, a second video monitor, an audio signal receiver, and a wireless transmitter. One of the first video source and the second video source generates a first audiovisual signal. One of the first video monitor and the second video monitor receives a video portion of at least one of the first audiovisual signal and the second audiovisual signal. The wireless transmitter transmits an audio portion of one of the first audiovisual signal or the second audiovisual signal to the audio signal receiver. A video portion of the first audiovisual signal or the second audiovisual signal is displayed on the first video monitor, on the second video monitor, or on both the first video monitor and the second video monitor.

Abstract: A mobile entertainment system includes a video system in combination with a media source. The video system and media source are housed within a housing secured within an automobile. The media source includes a storage medium upon which audio and video media content is stored for display upon the video system as desired by a user. A wireless global communication network access point is mounted within the automobile, wherein the media source includes wireless communication capabilities permitting communication with the wireless global communication network access point for retrieval of audio and video media content for display upon the video monitor. A remote library of audio and video media content is in wireless communication with the media source via the wireless access point.

Abstract: In an in-vehicle image display system, each of a car navigation device and a rear-seat display device includes an own image-drawing IC. The car navigation device interfaces with a TV tuner and a DVD player. When receiving a request signal from the rear-seat display device, the car navigation device forwards relevant image data to the rear-seat display device using a dedicated line. The rear-seat display device converts the forwarded image data to image signals using the own image-drawing IC to thereby display them. Thus, the car navigation device and the rear-seat display device can display different display window images with a simple system structure where no image-drawing IC used for the rear-seat display device is provided within the car navigation device.

Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option in a media player, comprising the steps of: providing a list of different media options, where each option includes a media channel or item; selecting a media channel or item to present; scanning a plurality of different types of radio signal bearers for detecting access of the selected media channel or item; selecting one of said different types of bearers in accordance with stored selection criteria; presenting the media channel or item as received over the selected bearer.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for aircraft multimedia distribution, including a multimedia server provided within an aircraft of an airline and a multimedia communications network within the aircraft coupled to the multimedia server. The multimedia server is configured to distribute, over the aircraft multimedia communications network, multimedia in-flight to a device of a passenger for at least one of viewing, listening and purchasing by the passenger.

Abstract: Described are a vehicle optical communications system and network to exchange high bandwidth optical data between vehicles or between a vehicle and a stationary host. The vehicle optical communications system includes a communications module and a sensor having pixels for detecting an image in a field of view. Each pixel can generate a pixel data signal responsive to an incident optical data signal that includes vehicle data transmitted from a remote optical transmitter. The communications module provides remote data in response to the pixel data signals. The vehicular communications system optionally includes an optical transmitter to enable bi-directional communication. Data can be transmitted through a multi-node network of vehicular communication systems deployed in vehicles or on stationary hosts located between or around the data transmitter and intended data receiver.

Abstract: An access control system for controlling individualized access, by passengers of a vehicle, to data transmissions and electrical power including a transmission source; a passenger access interface; and a control circuit in communication with the transmission source. The control circuit includes: a microprocessor with memory storage, the microprocessor having a control signal emitter in communication with the transmission source, where the control signal determines access between the transmission source and the passenger access interface; and a portable memory device including stored access control software readable by the microprocessor for determining when a control signal is to be emitted, the portable memory device being removable by the passenger.

Abstract: A portable media device for use in cooperation with passenger entertainment systems installed in vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The portable media device is configured to communicate with one or more content sources, which provide viewing content and which may be proximate to, and/or remote from, the portable media device. Preferably being configured to wirelessly communicate with the content sources, the portable media device can select content from any available content source and can download and present the selected content in any conventional manner. The selected content can be streamed to the portable media device for contemporaneous presentation and/or stored by the portable media device for viewing at any time, including after disembarking the vehicle once travel is completed. As desired, the portable media device likewise can be configured to transmit appropriate upload content to the content sources.

Abstract: A multimedia playing device for use in a vehicle. The multimedia playing device is mounted within the dashboard of a vehicle and is able to wirelessly transmit video to various display devices located in the vehicle. The multimedia playing device is able to accommodate any number of multimedia playing devices. The audio may be directly transmitted to the stereo system of the vehicle. In another aspect, the invention is a docking device for use in a vehicle. The docking device is adapted to be placed within the cup holder of a vehicle. An external media device is connected to the docking device in order to transmit the video and audio data. The docking device is able to wirelessly transmit video to display devices located in the vehicle. The audio may be directly transmitted to the stereo system of the vehicle and/or to the display device.

Abstract: A terminal data loading device on a mobile platform includes a media unit for receiving a transportable media element containing media data and outputting a media signal to a control processor unit. The control processor unit outputs an information signal to a wireline communication unit. The wireline communication unit outputs a wireline signal to a network on the mobile platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a movie channel to a user on a mobile device. Movie based content associated with a movie channel is automatically delivered and stored on a mobile electronic device for access by a user. Using the device, users can quickly and efficiently access movie information without having to type in information, or specifically request the movie information to be downloaded to the device. The movie channel includes several different modes for categorically displaying different types of movie information. Some example modes include: a movies mode; a theaters mode; and a current top movies mode. The movies mode is organized to display information relating to particular movies on the electronic device. The theaters mode is arranged to display information relating to particular theaters on the electronic device. The current top movies mode displays information relating to the current “hot” movies.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing information to the public by way of publicly accessible devices. A network of video displays are deployed at publicly accessible locations such as inside public transportation vehicles or at public transportation stations. The video feed to these video displays are provided by a video distribution hub which receives the video feed from a network hub. Different audio feeds are accessible to end users or by telephone. End users can call a telephone interface which receives and routes audio feeds from an audio distribution hub. End users can access audio feeds which may be synchronized with a video feed to provide a complete audio visual experience to the end user. For more useful content, the video displayed at any location may be adjusted to be relevant to the area where the video display is deployed. Audio content synchronized to one of these disparate video feeds can be accessed by the end user by dialing different options through the telephone interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency reporting network system for vehicles such as automotive vehicles. This invention also relates to a security device used in an emergency reporting network system and able to communicate picture information of the vehicle's interior.

Abstract: A vehicle sound system is constructed and arranged to establish a sound image at a desired location spaced from the sound source.