Patent Assignment
Reel/Frame 057695/0084
Security Agreement
Recorded: 2021-08-03
Pages: 89
Assignor
DIRECTV, LLC
Executed: 2021-08-02
Assignee
CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
ELEVEN MADISON AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10010
Covered Properties
(845)
Intrusion Detection System for Secure Fiber Optics
Patent:
6,819,849 →
Application:
07/228,793 →
Method and System for Maximizing Satellite Constellation Coverage
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Broadcast Programming Content
Patent:
9,641,873 →
Application:
09/104,713 →
System and Method for Transmitting, Receiving and Displaying Advertisements
Patent:
7,877,290 →
Application:
09/492,725 →
System and Method for Brokering Auxiliary Data Broadcasting Services
Patent:
8,819,723 →
Application:
09/559,372 →
Method and Apparatus for Carrying Data Across High Definition Analog Component Video Interfaces
Patent:
6,694,518 →
Application:
09/583,058 →
Device and Method to Improve Integrated Presentation of Existing Radio Services and Advanced Multimedia Services
Patent:
6,741,834 →
Application:
09/587,792 →
Resource Allocation Method for Multi-Platform Communication System
Patent:
7,215,954 →
Application:
09/587,960 →
Method and Apparatus for Transmitting, Receiving, and Utilizing Audio/Visual Signals and Other Information
Patent:
8,082,572 →
Application:
09/590,417 →
Architecture Utilizing Frequency Reuse in Accommodating User-Link and Feeder-Link Transmissions
Patent:
6,751,458 →
Application:
09/612,465 →
Method of Generating Space-Time Codes for Generalized Layered Space-Time Architectures
Patent:
6,560,295 →
Application:
09/613,607 →
System Employing Threaded Space-Time Architecture for Transporting Symbols and Receivers for Multi-User Detection and Decoding of Symbols
Patent:
6,898,248 →
Application:
09/613,938 →
Super Encrypted Storage and Retrieval of Media Programs with Smartcard Generated Keys
Patent:
7,457,414 →
Application:
09/620,772 →
Video on Demand Pay Per View Services with Unmodified Conditional Access Functionality
Patent:
6,853,728 →
Application:
09/620,832 →
Secure Storage and Replay of Media Programs Using a Hard-Paired Receiver and Storage Device
Patent:
8,140,859 →
Application:
09/620,833 →
Super Encrypted Storage and Retrieval of Media Programs in a Hard-Paired Receiver and Storage Device
Patent:
7,203,311 →
Application:
09/621,476 →
Integrating Coverage Areas of Multiple Transponder Platforms
Patent:
6,868,269 →
Application:
09/649,355 →
Rapid User Acquisition by a Ground-Based Beamformer
Patent:
7,257,418 →
Application:
09/652,862 →
Concurrent Communications Between a User Terminal and Multiple Stratospheric Transponder Platforms
Patent:
6,941,138 →
Application:
09/655,498 →
Stratospheric-Based Communication System for Mobile Users Using Additional Phased Array Elements for Interference Rejection
Patent:
7,317,916 →
Application:
09/661,725 →
Rosource Assignment System and Method for Determining the Same
Patent:
6,763,242 →
Application:
09/661,726 →
Method and System of Efficient Spectrum Utilization by Communications Satellites
Patent:
6,810,249 →
Application:
09/664,940 →
Method and Apparatus for Facilitating Reverse Playback
Patent:
7,164,844 →
Application:
09/666,257 →
System and Method for Detecting a Link Outage
Patent:
6,622,006 →
Application:
09/677,524 →
Simplified Interactive User Interface for Multi-Video Channel Navigation
Patent:
6,889,384 →
Application:
09/709,835 →
Method for Lossless Data Compression Using Greedy Sequential Grammar Transform and Sequential Encoding
Patent:
6,762,699 →
Application:
09/711,703 →
Hybrid Satellite Communications System
Patent:
6,917,627 →
Application:
09/721,353 →
System for Obtaining Data Regarding Customer Use of Interactive Television
Hybrid Satellite and Fiber Communications System
Interleaver Design for Parsed Parallel Concatenated Codes
Multiple Link Internet Protocol Mobile Communications System and Method Therefor
Dynamic Cell Cdma Code Assignment System and Method
Multi-Processor Dvr
System and Method Employing a Modular Decoder for Decoding Turbo and Turbo-Like Codes in a Communications Network
System and Method for Managing Return Channel Bandwidth in a Two-Way Satellite System
System Employing Data Compression Transparent Mode with Compression Parameter Negotiation
Daypart Based Navigation Paradigm
Dvr with Enhanced Functionality
Multiple Dynamic Connectivity for Satellite Communications Systems
Method and System for Extending Recording
Patent:
7,356,246 →
Application:
09/855,813 →
Multiple Basestation Communication System Having Adaptive Antennas
Stratospheric Platforms Communication System Using Adaptive Antennas
Simultaneous Tuning of Multiple Satellite Frequencies
Patent:
7,240,357 →
Application:
09/870,323 →
Device Control via Digitally Stored Program Content
Copper Slug Pedestal for a Printed Circuit Board
Patent:
6,411,516 →
Application:
09/882,479 →
Multi-Satellite Antenna Mast Alignment System
Patent:
6,466,181 →
Application:
09/893,268 →
Method and Apparatus for Adaptive Channel Selection
Method and System for Remote Television Replay Control
System and Method for Provisioning Broadband Service in a Pppoe Network Using a List of Stored Domain Names
Automated Configuration of a Virtual Private Network
Application of Complex Codes to Maximize User Link Utilization
Micro Cell Architecture for Mobile User Tracking Communication System
Adaptive Transmission System
Patent:
7,047,029 →
Application:
09/950,511 →
Method and Apparatus for Encrypting Media Programs for Later Purchase and Viewing
Methodology for Mobile User Terminals in Broadband Systems
Application of Complex Codes to Maximize Feeder Link Utilization
Communication System Using Multiple Link Terminals
One Click Web Records
Overlapping Subarray Patch Antenna System
Patent:
6,559,797 →
Application:
09/973,269 →
Method and Apparatus for Identifying Mpeg Picture Coding Types
Method and System for Dynamic Ad Placement
Method and System for Pause Ads
Method, System and Computer Program Product for Aircraft Multimedia Distribution
Method and Apparatus for Reducing Earth Station Interference from Non-Gso and Terrestrial Sources
Patent:
6,611,238 →
Application:
09/992,992 →
System and Method for Automatic Configuration of a Bi-Directional Ip Communication Device
Apparatus and Method for Providing a Globally Routable Bypass Ip Address to a Host Computer on a Private Network
Patent:
7,020,720 →
Application:
09/996,277 →
System and Method for Implementation of the Yk Lossless Data Compression Algorithm Using a Modular Computational Architecture
Patent:
6,492,917 →
Application:
09/999,038 →
Method and Apparatus for Determining a Direct-to-Home Satellite Receiver Multi-Switch Type
Patent:
7,085,529 →
Application:
10/003,545 →
Space-Time Trellis Code for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Ofdm)
Method and System for Utilizing Space-Time Codes for Block Fading Channels
Method and System for Utilizing Space-Time Overlays for Convolutionally Coded Systems
Stratospheric Platform Based Surface Vehicle Tracking and Mobile Data Network
Advertisements in a Television Recordation System
Exploitation of Null Packets in Packetized Digital Television Systems
Patent:
7,376,159 →
Application:
10/038,174 →
Content Filtering Using Static Source Routes
Patent:
7,953,087 →
Application:
10/040,773 →
Time Shifted Targeted Advertisements Based Upon User Profiles
Patent:
8,782,691 →
Application:
10/046,841 →
Proactive Internet Searching Tool
Method, System, Device and Computer Program Product for Mpeg Variable Bit Rate (Vbr) Video Traffic Classification Using a Nearest Neighbor Classifier
Preprocessing Signal Layers in a Layered Modulation Digital Signal System to Use Legacy Receivers
Patent:
7,245,671 →
Application:
10/068,039 →
System and methodology for video compression
Audio-Video Synchronization for Digital Systems
Asynchronous Configuration
Method and Apparatus for Filtering Data Displayed in an Electronic Television Program Guide
Patent:
8,321,892 →
Application:
10/101,799 →
Direct Broadcast Receiver Utilizing Lnb in Cascade
Patent:
7,149,470 →
Application:
10/116,266 →
Method and Apparatus for Tuning Used in a Broadcast Data System
Patent:
8,073,955 →
Application:
10/119,202 →
Interface for Resolving Recording Conflicts with Network Devices
Patent:
7,917,008 →
Application:
10/124,064 →
Accessing programs using networked digital video recording devices
Methods and Apparatus for Sending Content Between Client Devices
Patent:
8,214,422 →
Application:
10/124,583 →
Method and System for Data Compession with Dictionary Pre-Load of a Set of Expected Character Strings
System and Method for Improved Blackfield Detection
Method and Apparatus for Providing Higher Order Modulation That Is Backwards Compatible with Quaternary Phase Shift Keying(Qpsk) or Offset Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (Oqpsk)
Satellite Twta on-Line Non-Linearity Measurement
Risk-Time Protection Backup System
Patent:
7,099,661 →
Application:
10/192,963 →
Apparatus and Method for Processing Content Signals from Multiple Signal Sources
Patent:
7,930,712 →
Application:
10/209,165 →
Graphical Tuning Bar
Patent:
7,765,568 →
Application:
10/215,234 →
Network Video Unit
Patent:
8,875,198 →
Application:
10/215,904 →
Signal, Interference and Noise Power Measurement
Direct Broadcast Signal Distribution Methods
Comprehensive Network Monitoring at Broadcast Satellite Sites Located Outside of the Broadcast Service Area
Patent:
6,965,755 →
Application:
10/291,165 →
Apparatus and Method for Preserving Routable Ip Addresses Using Arp Proxy
System and Method for Content Filtering Using Static Source Routes
Method and Apparatus for Minimizing Conditional Access Information Overhead While Ensuring Conditional Access Information Reception in Multi-Tuner Receivers
Systems and Methods for Sharing Uplink Bandwidth Among Satellites in a Common Orbital Slot
System and Method for Persistent Storage of Common User Information for Interactive Television Using a Centrally Located Repository
Reusable Application Software for Generating Interactive Television Applications
Distributed Storage and Processing of Viewing Usage Data
Patent:
8,561,096 →
Application:
10/339,002 →
Digital Recording and Playback
Patent:
8,873,929 →
Application:
10/339,012 →
Antenna Positioning System and Method for Simultaneous Reception of Signals from a Plurality of Satellites
Patent:
7,016,643 →
Application:
10/339,918 →
Antenna/Feed Alignment System for Reception of Multibeam Dbs Signals
Patent:
6,693,587 →
Application:
10/339,949 →
Video Data Recorder with Personal Channels
Technique for Data Compression by Decoding Binary Encoded Data
System and Method for Navigation of Indexed Video Content
Apparatus for Viewing Television with Pause Capability
System for Monitoring Direct Broadcast Wireless Signals
Methods and Apparatus for Monitoring Compressed Bitstreams
Patent:
7,424,160 →
Application:
10/425,120 →
Audio Level Control for Compressed Audio
Advertising Spots for Fast-Forward Play
Patent:
9,066,131 →
Application:
10/426,732 →
Media Delivery Assurance in Broadcast Distribution Services
Patent:
7,895,615 →
Application:
10/434,352 →
Methods and Apparatus for Distributing Digital Content
Patent:
7,369,660 →
Application:
10/441,505 →
System and Method for Evaluating Callback Functionality in a Satellite Television Network
Adaptive Return Link for Two-Way Satellite Communication Systems
Patent:
7,653,349 →
Application:
10/464,113 →
Audio/video satellite broadcast network
Patent:
8,997,157 →
Application:
10/464,228 →
On-Screen User Interface Device
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Paired Operation of a Conditional Access Module and an Integrated Receiver and Decoder
Estimating the Operating Point on a Non-Linear Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier
Amplitude and Phase Matching for Layered Modulation Reception
Method and Apparatus for Tailoring Carrier Power Requirements According to Availability in Layered Modulation Systems
Feeder Link Configurations to Support Layered Modulation for Digital Signals
Chassis Spring Finger Tortuous Path with Improved Manufacturability
Modified Electronic Program Guide
Patent:
8,347,333 →
Application:
10/640,111 →
Automatic Measurement of Audio Presence and Level by Direct Processing of an Mpeg Data Stream
Patent:
7,912,226 →
Application:
10/660,952 →
Receiver Interface with Multiple Access Cards
Patent:
8,484,671 →
Application:
10/680,862 →
Television Interactive Gaming Having Local Storage of Game Portal
Smart Card Reader
Simplified Interactive User Interface for Multi-Video Channel Navigation
Method and Constructions for Space-Time Codes for Psk Constellations for Spatial Diversity in Multiple-Element Antenna Systems
Distribution of Video Content Using a Trusted Network Key for Sharing Content
Distribution of Broadcast Content for Remote Decryption and Viewing
Distribution of Video Content Using Client to Host Pairing of Integrated Receivers/Decoders
Method and System of Efficient Spectrum Utilization by Communications Satellites
Collection and Correlation Over Time of Private Viewing Usage Data
Patent:
7,343,375 →
Application:
10/790,465 →
Video on Demand in a Broadcast Network
Multiprocessor Conditional Access Module and Method for Using Same
Patent:
7,530,108 →
Application:
10/791,934 →
Method and Apparatus for Verifying Memory Contents
Patent:
8,122,215 →
Application:
10/792,484 →
Satellite Television Network and Near Real-Time Method for Downloading and Verifying a Subscriber Remote Record Request
Automatic Reporting of Antenna Installation
Method and System for Providing Digital Video Distribution
Method and System for Providing Multi-Input-Multi-Output (Mimo) Downlink Transmission
Video Loop Apparatus and Methods for Use with Digital Television Systems
Patent:
9,071,861 →
Application:
10/851,838 →
Efficient Message Delivery in a Multi-Channel Uni-Directional Communications System
Video Bit Stream Test
Method and Apparatus for Navigating Content in a Personal Video Recorder
Automatic Software Update Detection and Flexible Installer for Set-Top Boxes
Patent:
7,673,297 →
Application:
10/934,606 →
Method and System for Adaptive Transcoding and Transrating in a Video Network
Method of Using Feedback from Consumer Terminals to Adaptively Control a Satellite System
Equalization for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier Nonlinearity Measurements
Coherent Averaging for Measuring Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier Nonlinearity
Adaptive Error Correction
Patent:
7,861,132 →
Application:
10/993,656 →
Tri-Head Kakuka Feed for Single-Offset Dish Antenna
Method and apparatus for distributing media in a pay per play architecture with remote playback within an enterprise
Method and System for Reconfiguring a Selection System Based on Layers of Categories Descriptive of Recordable Events
Method and System for Displaying a Series of Recordable Events
Broadcast advertisement adapting method and apparatus
Transponder Tuning and Mapping
Automatic Level Control for Incoming Signals of Different Signal Strengths
Signal Injection via Power Supply
Backwards-Compatible Frequency Translation Module for Satellite Video Delivery
System Architecture for Control and Signal Distribution on Coaxial Cable
Narrow Bandwidth Signal Delivery System
Power Balancing Signal Combiner
Digital Media Conditional Access System for Handling Digital Media Content
Combining Transponder Bandwidths for Source and Forward Error Correction Encoding Efficiency
Patent:
8,200,149 →
Application:
11/193,856 →
Method and Apparatus for Connecting Satellite Receiver Telephone Modems Over Coaxial Cable
Patent:
8,763,059 →
Application:
11/205,249 →
Network Fraud Prevention via Registration and Verification
Code Design and Implementation Improvements for Low Density Parity Check Codes for Wireless Routers Using 802.11N Protocol
Comprehensive Network Monitoring at Broadcast Satellite Sites Located Outside of the Broadcast Service Area
Patent:
7,580,708 →
Application:
11/222,085 →
Method and System for Utilizing Space-Time and Space-Frequency Codes for Multi-Input Multi-Output Frequency Selective Fading Channels
Antenna Pointing Aid
Patent:
7,663,560 →
Application:
11/274,771 →
Method and Apparatus for Increasing the Quality of Service for Digital Video Services for Mobile Reception
Patent:
7,738,768 →
Application:
11/305,853 →
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Handoffs in a Mobile System
Patent:
8,023,883 →
Application:
11/320,318 →
Remote control mode on-screen displays and methods for producing the same
Methods and Apparatus to Select Tornado Error Correction Parameters
Methods and Apparatus to Test Receivers
Patent:
7,817,184 →
Application:
11/376,055 →
Adaptive coding and modulation for spot beam satellite broadcast
Patent:
9,485,010 →
Application:
11/376,813 →
Command, Control and Communications with Intelligent Antennas
Methods and Apparatus to Provide Content on Demand in Content Broadcast Systems
Secure Content Transfer Systems and Methods to Operate the Same
Methods and Apparatus to Conditionally Authorize Content Delivery at Receivers in Pay Delivery Systems
Adaptive Variable Bit Rate Audio Compression Encoding
Methods and Apparatus to Conditionally Authorize Content Delivery at Content Servers in Pay Delivery Systems
Customizable user interface for external devices
System and Method for Content Filtering Using Static Source Routes
Distributed media-protection systems and methods to operate the same
Distributed Media-Aggregation Systems and Methods to Operate the Same
Secure delivery of program content via a removable storage medium
Method and System for Utilizing Space-Time Codes for Block Fading Channels
Administrative tool for video programming
Methods and Apparatuses for Determining Scrambling Codes for Signal Transmission
Mosaic Channel Video Stream with Interactive Services
Multiple Dwelling Unit Satellite Television Delivery System
Reconfigurable notched spectrum for wireless data transmission
Method of Manufacturing a Chassis Assembly to Reduce Electromagnetic Interference
Method and System for Operating a Satellite Communication System with Regional Redundant Sites and a Central Site
Patent:
7,693,483 →
Application:
11/529,840 →
Method and System for Broadcasting in a Satellite Communication System When Switching Between a Primary Site and a Diverse Site
Patent:
7,706,747 →
Application:
11/529,915 →
Method and System for Determining Attenuation and Controlling Uplink Power in a Satellite Communication System
Patent:
7,715,788 →
Application:
11/529,918 →
Antenna Hub Configuration
Patent:
7,720,433 →
Application:
11/529,932 →
Audio Video Timing Measurement and Synchronization
Method and System for Determining Delays Between a Primary Site and Diverse Site in a Satellite Communication System
Patent:
7,596,350 →
Application:
11/529,949 →
Method and Apparatus for Connecting Primary and Diverse Sites in a Satellite Communication System
Patent:
7,783,248 →
Application:
11/529,950 →
Method and System for Receiving a Beacon Signal in a Satellite Communication System
Patent:
7,761,054 →
Application:
11/540,037 →
Method and apparatus for controlling a mobile device beyond an area of interest boundary
Ka/Ku Antenna Alignment
Novel Alignment Method for Multi-Satellite Consumer Receiver Antennas
Triple Band Combining Approach to Satellite Signal Distribution
Single local oscillator sharing in multi-band ka-band LNBS
Dynamic current sharing in Ka/Ku LNB design
Passive System and Method to Equalize Distortion in an Rf Satellite Chain
Passive System and Method to Determine Distortion in an Rf Satellite Chain
Method and system for moving and playing content from home-based system to mobile system
Apparatus for Mounting a Satellite Antenna in a Vehicle
Method and Apparatus for Providing Emergency Information to a Mobile Receiving Device
Mobile Receiver Solutions for Accessing Broadband Video-on-Demand Services
Method and Apparatus for Receiving Dual Band Signals from an Orbital Location Using an Outdoor Unit with a Subreflector and Additional Antenna Feed
Method and Apparatus for Receiving Dual Band Signals from a Common Orbital Location with an Outdoor Unit Using a Frequency Selective Subreflector and Additional Antenna Feed
Method and system for securely providing content to a portable media player device
Method and System for Enabling Transfer of Content Between a Storage Device and a Portable Media Player Device
Method and System for Targeted Marketing to a Portable Media Player Device Owner
Method and System for Updating File Segments of Content on a Portable Media Player Device
Method and system for providing content to a portable media player device and maintaining licensing rights
Reliable Event Broadcaster with Multiplexing and Bandwidth Control Functions
Method and System for Providing a Predeactivation Warning in a System Having a Conditional Access Authorization Expiration in a Mobile Receiving Device
Multiple Basestation Communication System Having Adaptive Antennas
Equalizers for Layered Modulated and Other Signals
Method and Apparatus for Providing Preauthorization for a Mobile Receiving Device to Access Wireless Networks
Blind Identification of Advanced Modulation and Coding Modes
Interactive Mosaic Channel Video Stream with Additional Programming Sources
Amalgamation of User Data for Geographical Trending
Tri-Head Kakuka Feed for Single-Offset Dish Antenna
Method and Apparatus for Transcrypting or Transcoding Content for a Terminal Within a Vehicle
Method and system for generating uplink signals from a ground segment
Method and System for Inserting Digital Video Effects into a Video Stream in Redundant Paths Before Routing
Method and system for inserting digital video effects into a video stream at a multiplexing device after routing
Method and System for Marking Video Signals for Identification
Method and System for Distributing Content Using Device-Specific Content Delivery Networks
Method and System for Associating Business Rules with Received Content in a Content Processing System and Generating a Content List Therefrom
Method and System for Distributing Content to a User Device Through Allocated Assets of a Satellite Network and a Broadband Network
Method and System for Remotely Controlling Content at a Set Top Box
Intuitive Electronic Program Guide Display
Method and Apparatus for Lipsync Measurement and Correction
Method and Apparatus for File Sharing Between a Group of User Devices with Separately Sent Crucial Portions and Non-Crucial Portions
Method and System for Using a Website to Perform a Remote Action on a Set Top Box with a Secure Authorization
Method and Apparatus for File Sharing Between a Group of User Devices with Crucial Portions Sent via Satellite and Non-Crucial Portions Sent Using a Peer-to-Peer Network
Method and System for File Sharing Between a Group of User Devices Using Obtained Permissions
Method and Apparatus for Authenticating a Code Image Upon Starting a Device
Infrastructure for interactive television applications
Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using broadcast data
Simultaneous Tuning of Multiple Satellite Frequencies
Method for Suppression of Ofdm Energy Spectral Density for Minimization of Out of Band Emission or Utilization of Fractured Spectrum
Method and apparatus for warning a mobile user approaching a boundary of an area of interest
Method and System for Managing Content Lifecycle in a Content Processing System
Method for Arranging Virtual Channels and Linear Channels for a Content Processing System
Method and System for Preordering Content in a User Device Associated with a Content Processing System
Method and System for Communicating and Displaying Broadband Content Availability Using Information Received Through a Satellite
Method and System for Positioning Row Advertising in a Program Guide
Method and System for Generating Row Advertising in a Program Guide
Method and System for Using Various Content and Content Information in Multiple Menu Structures
Method and System for Associating Content and Content Information in a Menu Structure
Method and System for Distributing Content to a User Device Through a Satellite Network and a Broadband Network
Method and System for Communicating Content Having Modified Packet Headers Through a Satellite
Method and System of Managing Files Within a Content Processing System Based on Publication Time
Method and System for Controlling Communication Between a User Device and a Content Delivery Network
Method and System for Controlling the Operation of a User Device to Receive Content
Method and System for Forming a Content Stream with Conditional Access Information and a Content File
Method and System for Forming a Formatted Content Stream and Using a Cyclic Redundancy Check
Method and System for Receiving Content in a Content Processing System Using a Workflow System
Method and System for Performing Multi-Level Program Guide Category Searches
Methods and Apparatus to Present Audio and Video at Non-Native Rates
Reducing Spectral Roll-Off Factors to Increase Spectral Efficiency
Advertisements for Use in a Program Guide
Mosaic Channel Video Stream with Personalized Interactive Services
Method and Apparatus for Generating an Overlay Code for a Set Top Box from an External Device
Method and System for Placing Inserts into a Broadcast Television Signal
Method and System for Interrupting Inserted Material in a Content Signal
Method and System for Tracking Actual Channel Content Output
Method and System for Monitoring a Content Signal
Method and System for Forming a Countdown Clock Channel Output
Method and System for Real-Time Reconciliation for Unused Content
Method and System for Processing Signals from a Local Collection Facility at a Signal Processing Facility
Method and System for Monitoring a Receiving Circuit Module and Controlling Switching to a Back-Up Receiving Circuit Module at a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility
Method and System for Switching to an Engineering Signal Processing System from a Production Signal Processing System
Method and System for Operating a Receiving Circuit for Multiple Types of Input Channel Signals
Method and System for Monitoring and Switching Between a Primary and Diverse Site in a Satellite Communication System
Method and System for Operating a Monitoring System for a Satellite Communication System
Method and System for Monitoring and Switching Between a Primary Encoder and a Back-Up Encoder in a Communication System
Method and System for Monitoring and Simultaneously Displaying a Plurality of Signal Channels in a Communication System
Method and System for Monitoring and Displaying Signals Corresponding to a Transponder of a Satellite in a Satellite Communication System
Method and System for Monitoring Various Signals in a Continuous Processing Circuit for a Single Channel in a Communication System
Method and System for Monitoring and Switching Between Primary and Back-Up Uplink Signal Processing Circuits in a Satellite Communication System
Method and System for Controlling a Back-Up Receiver and Encoder in a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility
Method and System for Controlling a Back-Up Multiplexer in a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility
Method and System for Monitoring and Controlling a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility Using an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (Atm) Network
Method and System for Controlling a Back-Up Network Adapter in a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility
Hidden Identification
Method and System for Providing Content to a Content Distribution System Suitable for a Multiple Dwelling Unit Using an Authorization List
Method and System for Securely Providing and Storing Content in a Multiple Dwelling Unit System
Method and Apparatus for Adaptive Channel Selection
Method and System for Ordering Video Content from a Mobile Device
Method and System for Ordering and Prioritizing the Downloading of Content from an Interactive Interface
Method and System for Quickly Recording Linear Content from an Interactive Interface
Method and System for Confirming the Download of Content at a User Device
Method and System for Securely Requesting Download of Content to a User Device from Another Device
Method and System for Reconfiguring a Selection System Based on Layers of Categories Descriptive of Recordable Events
Method and Apparatus for File Sharing of Missing Content Between a Group of User Devices in a Peer-to-Peer Network
Personal Multimedia Device Video Format Conversion Across Multiple Video Formats
Method and Apparatus for Providing Higher Order Modulation That Is Backwards Compatible with Quaternary Phase Shift Keying(Qpsk) or Offset Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (Oqpsk)
Methods and Apparatus for Controlling Multiple Infrared Devices
Stratospheric-Based Communication System for Mobile Users Using Additional Phased Array Elements for Interference Rejection
Method and System for Monitoring and Controlling a Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility Through an Ip Network
Method and System for Monitoring and Controlling a Back-Up Receiver in Local Collection Facility from a Remote Facility Using an Ip Network
Method and System for Monitoring and Encoding Signals in a Local Facility and Communicating the Signals Between a Local Collection Facility and a Remote Facility Using an Ip Network
Method and System for Controlling Redundancy of Individual Components of a Remote Facility System
Smatv Headend Using Ip Transport Stream Input and Method for Operating the Same
Methods and Apparatus to Distinguish Elements of a User Interface
Aas Direct Signaling Framing Methodologies to Support High Capacity Wireless Links
Method and System of Wirelessly Retrieving Lost Content Segments of Broadcasted Programming at a User Device from Another Device
Interactive Gaming Channel Video Stream with Nested Features
Consumption Profile for Mobile Media
Seamlessly Switching Among Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast Mobile Media Content
Encoding and Transcoding for Mobile Media
Mobile Media Pause and Resume
Mediation and Settlement for Mobile Media
Method and Apparatus for Mutually Authenticating a User Device of a Primary Service Provider
Method and System for Authenticating a User Receiving Device into a Primary Service Provider System to Communicate with a Partner Service Provider
Method and System for Securely Communicating Between a Primary Service Provider and a Partner Service Provider
Method and System for Securely Communicating Between a User Network Device, a Primary Service Provider and a Partner Service Provider
Method and System for Providing a Generic Program Guide Data from a Primary Content Provider to a User Network Device Through a Partner Service Provider
Method and System for Providing Program Guide Data from a Content Provider to a User Device Through a Partner Service Provider Based Upon User Attributes
Method and System for Remotely Requesting Recording at a User Network Device for a User Recording System
Method and Apparatus for Communicating Between a User Device and a Gateway Device to Form a System to Allow a Partner Service to Be Provided to the User Device
Method and Apparatus for Communicating Between a User Device and a User Device Locating Module to Allow a Partner Service to Be Provided to a User Device
Method and Apparatus for Communicating Between a Requestor and a User Receiving Device Using a User Device Locating Module
Odu Alignment Procedure Using Circularly Polarized Squint
Method and System for Kitting Smart Cards with a Shrink Wrap License
Space-Time Coded Ofdm System for Mmds Applications
Location Specific Event Broadcasting
Video Camera Tracking System Based on Geoposition Data Feedback
Live Video Management System
Live Integration of Push-to-Talk (Ptt) Audio with Independent Video Feed
Single-Wire Multiswitch and Channelized Rf Cable Test Meter
Asset Allocation System and Method for Allocating Satellite Resources in a Satellite Broadcast Communication System
Method and System for Changing Allocation Charts in a Satellite Broadcasting System
Method and System for Communicating Changes in a Broadcast System to Other Broadcast Components
Method for Swapping Channel Assignments in a Broadcast System
Method and System for Initiating an Emergency Alert in a Broadcast System
Method and Apparatus for Redirecting a Receiving Device in the Event of a Programming Blackout
Method and System for Allowing Multiple Receiving Units in a Network to Record the Same Content While Minimizing Network Resource Use
Method and System for Arbitrating Recording Requests from Multiple Receiving Units in a Network to Receive the Same Content
System and Method for Evaluating Callback Functionality in a Satellite Television Network
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Method and Apparatus for Identifying Co-Channel Interference
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Method and System of Extending Recording Time for a Run-Over Program
Methods and Apparatus for Monitoring Compressed Bitstreams
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Method and System of Marking and Recording Content of Interest in a Broadcast Stream
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Method and Apparatus for Encrypting Media Programs for Later Purchase and Viewing
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Method and System of Processing Multiple Playback Streams via a Single Playback Channel
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Sample Generation Method and System for Digital Simulation Processes
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Method and System for Providing Multi-Input-Multi-Output (Mimo) Downlink Transmission
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Optimized Uplink Efficiencies for Transmission of Satellite Data
Method and System for Interfacing Content Between Devices
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Method and System for Adaptive Transcoding and Transrating in a Video Network
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Viewer Data Collection System and Method for Use in a Direct Broadcast Satellite Television Network
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Method and Apparatus for Managing Software Downloads in a Broadcast Communication System
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Method and Apparatus for Conditionally Processing, Storing, and Displaying Digital Channel Content in a Television Reception System
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Blind Identification of Advanced Modulation and Coding Modes
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Method and Apparatus for Remotely Inserting Watermark into Encrypted Compressed Video Bitstream
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Omnidirectional Switchable Broadband Wireless Antenna System
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Method and System for Authenticating Service Providers to Communicate with a Primary Service Provider
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Automatic Measurement of Audio Presence and Level by Direct Processing of an Mpeg Data Stream
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Method and System of Building a Wanted List Queue for a User in a Content Distribution System
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Method for Creating Interactive Applications for Television
Method and System for Remote Television Replay Control
Backwards-Compatible Frequency Translation Module for Satellite Video Delivery
Method and System for Searching for Content in a User Device
Method and System for Using a Second Screen Device for Interacting with a Set Top Box to Enhance a User Experience
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System and Method for Drawing Anti-Aliased Lines in Any Direction
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Method and System for Detecting Unauthorized Use of a Set Top Box Using Weather Profiles
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Maintaining Linear Beamforming Weights in Communications Systems
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Method and System for Detecting Unauthorized Use of a Set Top Box Using Expected Terrestrial Signal Identification
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Reliable Event Broadcaster with Multiplexing and Bandwidth Control Functions
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Method and System for Using Saved Search Results in Menu Structure Searching for Obtaining Faster Search Results
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Method and System for Searching Content Using a Content Time Based Window Within a User Device
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Seamlessly Switching among Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast Mobile Media Content
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Datacasting System with Hierarchical Delivery Quality of Service Management Capability
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Method and System for Positioning Row Advertising in a Program Guide
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Method and System for Obtaining Viewing Data and Providing Content Recommendations at a Set Top Box
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Frequency Drift Estimation for Low Cost Outdoor Unit Frequency Conversions and System Diagnostics
Method and System for Providing on-Demand and Pay-Per-View Content Through a Hospitality System
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Method and System for Providing Multi-Input-Multi-Output (Mimo) Downlink Transmission
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Method and System for Authorizing Playback from Multiple Devices
Method and System for Communicating Between a Host Device and User Device Through an Intermediate Device Using a Composite Video Signal
Method and System for Communicating Between a Host Device and a User Device Through an Intermediate Device Using a Composite Graphics Signal
Method and System for Communicating Between a Host Device and User Device Through an Intermediate Device Using Syntax Translation
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Datacasting System with Intermittent Listener Capability
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Method and Apparatus for Data Traffic Distribution Among Independent Processing Centers
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Method and System for Using a Website to Perform a Remote Action on a Set Top Box with a Secure Authorization
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Method and System for Securing Content Communication in Chunks from a Content Delivery Network to a User Receiving Device
Method and System for Communicating Content to a Client Device by Pulling Content from a Publisher from a Content Delivery Network When First Requested by the Client Device
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Presentation Modes for Various Format Bit Streams
Method and System for Displaying Recommended Content Such as Movies Associated with a Cluster
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Method and System for Recording Recommended Content Within a User Device and Indicating Recording Capacity
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Method and Apparatus for Transmitting High Bandwidth Signals with Low Bandwidth Transponders
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Method and System of Bookmarking Content in a Mobile Device
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Method and System for Improving Responsiveness of a Voice Recognition System
Method and System for Generating Dynamic Text Responses for Display After a Search
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Frequency Drift Estimation for Low Cost Outdoor Unit Frequency Conversions and System Diagnostics
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Electronic Device Cooling Systems
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Method and System for Ordering Video Content from a Mobile Device
AAS Direct Signaling Framing Methodologies to Support High Capacity Wireless Links
Power Balancing Signal Combiner
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Method and System for Securely Performing Callbacks in a Content Distribution System
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Digital Storage Media Command and Control Data Indexing
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Method and System for Ordering Video Content from a First Device
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Method and System for Using a Second Screen Device for Interacting with a Set Top Box to Enhance a User Experience
Method and System for Operating User Receiving Devices with User Profiles
Method and System for Transferring User Settings to Another User Receiving Device Using a Mobile User Device
Method and System for Transferring User Settings to Another User Receiving Device
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Satellite Television Network and Near Real-Time Method for Downloading and Verifying a Subscriber Remote Record Request
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Dynamic Determination of Presentation of Multiple Video Cells in an on-Screen Display
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Method and System for Using Hierarchical Metadata for Searching and Recording Content
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Network Video Unit
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Method and System for Setting and Receiving User Notifications for Content Available Far in the Future
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Systems and Methods for Personalized Feature Setup and Parental Guidance Sensing
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Streamlined Viewing of Recorded Programs Based on Markers
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Systems and Methods for Controlling Advertising, Upselling, Cross-Selling, and Purchasing of Products and Services via User Receiving Devices and Mobile Devices
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Systems and Methods for Triggering User Interfaces for Product and/or Service Transactions via User Receiving Devices and Mobile Devices
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Method and System for Monitoring and Simultaneously Displaying a Plurality of Signal Channels in a Communication System
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Antenna Reflector Hydrophobic Coating and Method for Applying Same
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Wireless Communications Systems and Methods
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System and Method to Detect Garbled Closed Captioning
Rotation Pointed Antenna for Fixed Wireless Wide Area Networks
Method and System for Synchronizing Playback of Independent Audio and Video Streams Through a Network
Patent:
11,044,386 →
Application:
14/869,569 →
Method and System for Allocating Resources in a Gateway Device
Patent:
10,200,213 →
Application:
14/871,628 →
Method and System for Communicating Between a Media Processor and Network Processor in a Gateway Device
Patent:
9,608,717 →
Application:
14/871,711 →
Method and System for Resetting Processors of a Gateway Device
Patent:
10,181,991 →
Application:
14/871,787 →
Method and System for Preventing Congestion of Communication Signals in a Gateway Device
Patent:
9,872,055 →
Application:
14/871,832 →
Systems and Methods for Provisioning Multi-Dimensional Rule Based Entitlement Offers
Patent:
9,467,726 →
Application:
14/871,835 →
Method and System for Performing Diagnostics in a Gateway Device Based on Monitoring Parameters
Patent:
10,142,240 →
Application:
14/871,864 →
Method and System for Applying Quality of Service Policies to Communication Signals Communicated to Non-Deep Packet Inspection Devices
Patent:
9,794,985 →
Application:
14/871,917 →
Method and System for Analyzing Performance of a Gateway Device
Network Video Unit
Systems and Methods for Providing Advertisements to Point of Presence Devices Including Mapping Different Types of Messages of Respective Content Providers
Patent:
9,961,377 →
Application:
14/880,871 →
Circular Video Player Controls
Video Frame Bookmarking User Interface Component
Advertisement Viewing Bypass Prevention User Interface Component
Outdoor Unit Configured for Customer Installation and Method of Aligning Same
Network Address Translator (Nat) Traversal for Out of Home Streaming
Method and System for Providing Audio Signals to an in-Vehicle Infotainment System
Method and System for Obtaining Content Data in an in-Vehicle Infotainment System from a Set Top Box
Method and System of Notifying Users Using an in-Vehicle Infotainment System
Method and System for Resuming Content Playback After Content Playback at an in-Vehicle Infotainment System
Patent:
9,578,157 →
Application:
14/983,199 →
Method of Controlling a Content Displayed in an in-Vehicle System
Method and System for Displaying a Position of a Vehicle at a Remotely Located Device
Campus Content Distribution Systems and Methods
Method and System for Controlling a User Receiving Device Using Voice Commands
Method and System for Viewing Sports Content Within a Virtual Reality Environment
Method and System for Selecting and Viewing Sports Content and a Scoreguide in a Virtual Reality Device
Method and System for Performing a Function at a User Device by Combining Category Display Areas
Secure Delivery of Program Content via a Removable Storage Medium
Method and System for Assigning a Channel to Data in a Data Stream
Method to Insert Program Boundaries in Linear Video for Adaptive Bitrate Streaming
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Access to Custom Browser Functionality
Method and System for Controlling a Low Power Mode for External Devices
Determining Ambient Noise in a Device Under Test Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Environment
Method and Apparatus to Present Multiple Audio Content
Apparatus and Method for Providing Programming Information for Media Content to a Wearable Device
Method and System for Operating a Multi-Room Digital Video Recording System
Triplexer Signal Combiner
Method and System for Changing Communication Parameters of a Content Delivery System Based on Feedback from User Devices
Mss Headend Caching Strategies
Television Advertisement Monitoring System
Methods and Systems for Provisioning a User Profile on a Media Processor
Methods and Systems for Rendering Binaural Audio Content
Methods and Systems for Providing Multiple Video Content Streams
Systems and Methods for Provisioning Multi-Dimensional Rule Based Entitlement Offers
Method and System for Using Hierarchical Metadata for Searching and Recording Content
Systems and Methods for Frequency and Bandwidth Optimization with a Single-Wire Multiswitch Device
Determining Recommended Media Programming from Sparse Consumption Data
Methods and Apparatus to Provide Content on Demand in Content Broadcast Systems
Remote Display of Satellite Receiver Information
Method and System for Remote Television Replay Control
Creating A Manifest File At A Time Of Creating Recorded Content
Messaging Between Set Top Box and Head End Systems
Facilitating Mixed Service Use of Bonded Satellite Transponders
Enhanced Streaming Source Change
Scrolling Score Guide with Quick Tune Feature
Content Scheduling
Search for Content Data in Content
Context-Based Icon for Control via a Touch Sensitive Interface
Devices for Presenting Video Program Segments in Accordance with Definition Documents
Systems and Methods for Integrating a Set-Top Box with Internet Content
Method and Apparatus for Transmitting High Bandwidth Signals with Low Bandwidth Transponders
Time Synchronizing of Distinct Video and Data Feeds That Are Delivered in a Single Mobile Ip Data Network Compatible Stream
Data Distribution Amongst Transponder Carriers
Accessing Programs Using Networked Digital Video Recording Devices
Systems and Methods for Controlling Purchasing and/or Reauthorization to Access Content Using Quick Response Codes and Text Messages
Optical Character Recognition Text Export from Video Program
Providing Options to Live Stream Multimedia Content
Method and System for Communicating Between a Media Processor and Network Processor in a Gateway Device
Single Button Selection to Facilitate Actions in a Communications Network
Patent:
9,918,135 →
Application:
15/426,545 →
Smart Channel Device
Coordination of Connected Home Devices to Provide Immersive Entertainment Experiences
Customized Recommendations of Multimedia Content Streams
Preventing Inadvertent Viewing of Media Content
Edge Cache Segment Prefetching
Context Sensitive Presentation of Media Content
Patent:
9,973,163 →
Application:
15/441,164 →
Shared Control of Vehicle Functions
Interactive Alert For A Viewable Highlight
Methods and Systems for Recording and Sharing Digital Video
Method and System for Controlling a Centralized Content Distribution System with a Remote Control
Method and Apparatus for Media Content Streaming and Reminder Notifications
Method and Apparatus for Access to Media Content
Patent:
10,015,526 →
Application:
15/446,424 →
Broadband Backup to Satellite-Based Set-Top Boxes
Controlling Content Presentation and Display of Program Information in an Electronic Program Guide
Broadband Live Streaming Hub for a Media Processor
Automated End-to-End Application Deployment in a Data Center
Collective Determination of Interesting Portions of a Media Presentation, Media Tagging and Jump Playback
Dynamic Advertisement Insertion
Method and Apparatus for Recording Advertised Media Content
Hybrid Media Stream Delivery Using Multiple Network Connections
Dynamically Scaling the Color Temperature and Luminance of a Display Output
Method and System for Detecting Unauthorized Use of a Set Top Box Using Satellite Signal Identification
Sports Recommender System Utilizing Content Based Filtering
Mediation and Settlement for Mobile Media
Method And System For Determining A Location Of A Mobile Device And Utilizing The Location In Content Services
Scalable Calculation of the Similarity Content Graph
System Method for Audio-Video Playback Recommendations
System and Method to Monitor Audio Loudness and Provide Audio Automatic Gain Control
Method and System for Recording Recommended Content Within a User Device
Methods for Determining Localized Outages and Distributed Signal Verification of Set-Top Boxes
Method and System for Remotely Transcoding Content
Method and System for Obtaining Viewing Data and Providing Content Recommendations at a Set Top Box
Secure Content Transfer Systems and Methods to Operate the Same
Methods and Systems for Recording and Sharing Digital Video
Systems and Methods for Frequency and Bandwidth Optimization with a Single-Wire Multiswitch Device
Media Transcoding Based on Priority of Media
Remote Display of Satellite Receiver Information
System and Methodology for Video Compression
Method and System for Controlling a User Receiving Device Using Voice Commands
Methods and Systems for Rendering Binaural Audio Content
Apparatus and Method for Providing Programming Information for Media Content to a Wearable Device
Single Button Selection to Facilitate Actions in a Communications Network
Systems and Methods for Controlling a Single-Wire Multiswitch Device
Method of Controlling a Content Displayed in an in-Vehicle System
Flexible Event Recording System and Method
Streamlined Viewing of Recorded Programs Based on Markers
Method and System For Providing Access to Content Data For Previously Broadcasted Content
Method and System for Recording Recommended Content Within a User Device and Playback Content from an Earlier Position When Live Content Is Selected
Method and System For Performing A Function At A User Device By Combining Category Display Areas
Method and Apparatus For Access to Media Content
Methods and Systems for Providing Multiple Video Content Streams
Method and System For Communicating Between A Media Processor And Network Processor In A Gateway Device
Systems and Methods for Integrating a Set-Top Box with Internet Content
Method and System For Transferring User Settings to Another User Receiving Device Using a Mobile User Device
Method and System for Storing Program Guide Data in a User Device
Data Distribution Amongst Transponder Carriers
Methods for Determining Localized Outages and Distributed Signal Verification of Set-Top Boxes
Method and System for Remotely Transcoding Content
Method And System For Generating Dynamic Text Responses For Display After A Search
Method and Apparatus To Present Multiple Audio Content
Mediation and Settlement for Mobile Media
Method and Apparatus for Recording Advertised Media Content
Automated Content Tag Processing for Mobile Media
Method And System For Performing Diagnostics In A Gateway Device Based on Monitoring Parameters
Determining Ambient Noise in a Device Under Test Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Environment
Methods and Systems for Rendering Binaural Audio Content
Method And System For Obtaining Content Data In An In-Vehicle Infotainment System From A Set Top Box
Facilitating Mixed Service Use of Bonded Satellite Transponders
Shared Control of Vehicle Functions
Enhanced Streaming Source Change
Method and System for Detecting Unauthorized Use of a Set Top Box Using Satellite Signal Identification
Patent:
10,820,028 →
Application:
16/239,619 →
Method And System For Controlling A Low Power Mode For External Devices
Mobile Media Pause and Resume
Dynamic Advertisement Insertion
Method and System for using Saved Search Results in Menu Structure Searching for Obtaining Fast Search Results
Systems And Methods For Provisioning Multi-Dimensional Rule Based Entitlement Offers
Systems And Methods For Controlling Purchasing And/Or Reauthorization To Access Content Using Quick Response Codes And Text Messages
Determining Recommended Media Programming from Sparse Consumption Data
Systems and Methods for Personalized Feature Setup and Parental Guidance Sensing
Patent:
11,178,443 →
Application:
16/294,072 →
Method And System For Recording Recommended Content Within A User Device
Method and System for Determining a Location of a Mobile Device and Utilizing the Location in Content Services
Patent:
10,575,147 →
Application:
16/296,914 →
Data Distribution Amongst Transponder Carriers
Methods for Determining Localized Outages and Distributed Signal Verification of Set-Top Boxes
Broadband Live Streaming Hub for a Media Processor
Systems And Methods For Spotted Advertising And Control Of Corresponding User Interfaces And Transactions Via User Receiving Devices And Mobile Devices
Patent:
10,820,059 →
Application:
16/430,855 →
Method And System For Personalizing The Display Of Recordings Stored In A User Receiving Device
Patent:
10,715,873 →
Application:
16/437,341 →
Method And System For Displaying A Position Of A Vehicle At A Remotely Located Device
Automated Content Tag Processing for Mobile Media
Methods and Systems for Provisioning a User Profile on a Media Processor
Method and System for Viewing Sports Content Within a Virtual Reality Environment
Smart Channel Device
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Access to Custom Browser Functionality
Devices for Presenting Video Program Segments in Accordance with Definition Documents
Method of Controlling a Content Displayed in an in-Vehicle System
Method and System of Bookmarking Content in a Mobile Device
Application:
16/750,618 →
Publication:
US 2020/0159393
Method And System For Providing Audio Signals To An In-Vehicle Infotainment System
Method And System For Performing Diagnostics In A Gateway Device Based on Monitoring Parameters
Customized Recommendations of Multimedia Content Streams
Edge Cache Segment Prefetching
System and methodology for video compression
Method And System For Generating Dynamic Text Responses For Display After A Search
Media Transcoding Based on Priority of Media
Method and Apparatus for Recording Advertised Media Content
Method and System for Detecting Unauthorized Use of a Set Top Box Using Satellite Signal Identification
Method and System for Controlling a Low Power Mode for External Devices
Systems and Methods for Controlling Advertising, Upselling, Cross-Selling, and Purchasing of Products and Services via User Receiving Devices and Mobile Devices
Application:
17/060,444 →
Publication:
US 2021/0019779
Coordination of Connected Home Devices to Provide Immersive Entertainment Experiences
Automated End-to-End Application Deployment in a Data Center
Method to Insert Program Boundaries in Linear Video for Adaptive Bitrate Streaming
Method and System for Providing Audio Signals to an in-Vehicle Infotainment System
Method of Controlling a Content Displayed in an in-Vehicle System
Secure Content Transfer Systems and Methods to Operate the Same
Application:
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Publication:
US 2021/0304167
Circular Video Player Controls
Method and System for Synchronizing Playback of Independent Audio and Video Streams Through a Network
Edge Cache Segment Prefetching
System and Methodology for Video Compression
Application:
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Publication:
US 2021/0297690
Method and Apparatus for Controlling Access to Custom Browser Functionality
Customized Recommendations of Multimedia Content Streams
Set Top Box
Patent:
559,207 →
Application:
29/251,080 →
Set Top Box
Patent:
558,695 →
Application:
29/251,082 →
Set Top Box
Patent:
558,157 →
Application:
29/251,084 →
Elliptical Satellite Receive Antenna
Patent:
598,903 →
Application:
29/253,322 →
Oval Satellite Receive Antenna
Patent:
598,904 →
Application:
29/253,323 →
Remote Control
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572,705 →
Application:
29/271,003 →
Portable Satellite Station Combination
Patent:
575,253 →
Application:
29/271,004 →
Portable Satellite Station Receiver Unit
Patent:
575,752 →
Application:
29/271,035 →
Portable Satellite Station Screen Unit
Patent:
597,981 →
Application:
29/271,036 →
Bracket for Holding a User Receiving Device
Patent:
753,638 →
Application:
29/497,990 →
Bracket with Upper Extension for Holding a User Receiving Device
Patent:
763,062 →
Application:
29/497,996 →
Cover for User Receiving Device
Patent:
743,359 →
Application:
29/497,998 →
Housing for Holding Television Distribution Components
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