ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Patel, Bhavesh
Abrégé
Systems, devices and processes effectively and efficiently manage the energy consumption of shared workspaces such as meeting rooms and the like. A central control device receives scheduling information and/or sensor information relating to meeting attendees, for example, that can be used to activate or deactivate resources within the shared meeting space. Lights, computing equipment, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) or other climate controls, electrical outlets, food or beverage preparation equipment and/or other energy-consuming resources within the workplace can be automatically controlled for efficient operation and energy conservation.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p. ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
F24F 11/62 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par le type de commande ou par le traitement interne, p. ex. utilisant la logique floue, la commande adaptative ou l'estimation de valeurs
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Patel, Bhavesh
Abrégé
One or more elevators can be more efficiently controlled by considering the then-current spatial capacity of the elevator. Camera images or other sensor data indicative of the occupied space in the elevator are received and processed by a control device to determine whether or not the elevator should stop at a requested floor. If the elevator is determined to lack space for additional passengers, then the elevator can bypass the requested stop and proceed without delay. If space remains, however, the elevator can stop to accommodate additional passengers. Measured spatial capacity can also be used to coordinate the actions of multiple elevators operating within a building.
B66B 1/28 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération électriques
G05B 15/00 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur
B66B 1/34 - Systèmes de commande des ascenseurs en général Détails
B66B 1/24 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération
3.
Systems and methods for delivering text-based messaging via home automation devices
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Hieb, Eric
Abrégé
Various arrangements for providing a text-based message to a recipient as synthesized speech are provided. A home automation host server system may receive a text-based message addressed to a designated vocalization destination from an electronic address associated with a sender. The text-based message may be filtered to determine that the text-based message is eligible for output as synthesized speech. A home automation device linked with the designated vocalization destination may be identified. Data corresponding to the text-based message addressed to the designated vocalization destination may be transmitted to the home automation device. The home automation device may be caused to output at least a portion of the text-based message as synthesized speech.
G10L 13/08 - Analyse de texte ou génération de paramètres pour la synthèse de la parole à partir de texte, p. ex. conversion graphème-phonème, génération de prosodie ou détermination de l'intonation ou de l'accent tonique
G10L 15/02 - Extraction de caractéristiques pour la reconnaissance de la paroleSélection d'unités de reconnaissance
G10L 13/047 - Architecture des synthétiseurs de parole
G10L 13/04 - Détails des systèmes de synthèse de la parole, p. ex. structure du synthétiseur ou gestion de la mémoire
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/61 - Structure physique de réseauTraitement de signal
4.
Systems and methods for finding wireless signals sufficient for installation of wireless home automation devices
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mccarthy, Iii, Bernard A.
Lett, David B.
Smith, George Horkan
Bly, Jr., Allan Richard
Abrégé
Various embodiments provide a systems and methods for finding wireless signals sufficient for installation of wireless home automation devices. Before such home automation devices are installed, or during the process of installing such home automation devices, the remote-control device of a wireless home automation hub may detect whether a suitable wireless signal is able to be received from the home automation hub or from a wireless repeater device at various locations on the customer premises and indicate that on the remote-control device. The remote control device may continue to display such an indication regarding the signal, or lack thereof, as the user moves about the customer premises with the remote control. In this manner, the user may find what locations on the customer premises are suitable for installation of home automation devices to communicate wirelessly with the home automation hub.
H04W 88/12 - Dispositifs contrôleurs de points d'accès
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans filLeurs installations
H04L 29/12 - Dispositions, appareils, circuits ou systèmes non couverts par un seul des groupes caractérisés par le terminal de données
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
5.
Systems and methods for satellite-based on-board autonomous device deactivation
Echostar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Hamilton, Darren
Abrégé
Various arrangements relating to on-board autonomous device deactivation systems are presented. In some embodiments, a status signal is output to a transceiver and transmitted via a satellite antenna to a satellite. A timer is executed that indicates a time duration that has elapsed since receiving a previous permissible operation message via the transceiver and the satellite antenna. The time duration is compared with a stored deactivation time. Prior to the time duration reaching or exceeding the stored deactivation time, a permissible operation message indicative of the autonomous device being permitted to continue operation is received. In response to the receipt of such a permissible operation message, the time duration of the timer is reset such that operation of the autonomous device is uninterrupted. In some embodiments, if such a permissible operation message is not received, the autonomous device is disabled.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
B64D 45/04 - Aides à l'atterrissageDispositifs de sécurité pour éviter la prise de sol brutale
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Hamilton, Darren
Abrégé
Various arrangements for servicing autonomous devices via satellite-based communication links are detailed herein. A satellite transponder stream of data may be monitored via a tuner for an identifier indicative of an autonomous device. An update linked with the identifier may be acquired from the satellite-transmitted transponder stream of data. The acquired update may be stored at least until the autonomous device communicatively pairs with the network-independent maintenance device. The autonomous device may be communicatively paired with the system or device that received the satellite-broadcast update. In response to having acquired the update linked with the identifier from the transponder stream of data and the autonomous device being communicatively paired with the system or device, the acquired update may be transmitted to the autonomous device.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
H02S 40/38 - Moyens de stockage de l’énergie, p. ex. batteries, structurellement associés aux modules PV
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
B60L 8/00 - Propulsion électrique à partir d'énergie tirée des forces de la nature, p. ex. du soleil ou du vent
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Greene, Gregory
Abrégé
Various arrangements for determining and setting an authorization level for an unknown person are presented. Facial recognition may be performed on a received video stream. An authorized user may be recognized in the video feed. Additionally, an unknown person may be identified in the video feed. A provisional authorization level may be granted for the unknown person based on proximity between the unknown person and the authorized user in the received video stream.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
8.
Midair tethering of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a docking station
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Tirpak, Christopher Boyd
Minnick, Danny J.
Gerhards, Keith
Abrégé
Unmanned aerial vehicle docking systems and methods are presented herein. A UAV can hover in a hovering position above a docking pad of the UAV docking system based on positioning measurements. An on-board camera can image a machine-readable code present on the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV above the docking pad can be adjusted based on imaging of the machine-readable code and ranging measurements to the docking pad. A tether can be extended from the UAV towards the docking pad. The hovering position of the UAV and extension of the tether can be adjusted such that a mating device present on a distal end of the tether engages with a coupling device of the UAV docking pad. The tether can be reeled in to the UAV to assist in lowering the UAV from the hovering position to a landing position on the docking pad.
B64F 1/00 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/04 - Commande de l'altitude ou de la profondeur
9.
Remote detection of washer/dryer operation/fault condition
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
Discussed herein is a system for detecting an operating condition of a clothes washing machine or a clothes drying machine, which can include a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor, the MEMS sensor being physically attached to the clothes washing or drying machine and a computerized controller, such as a home automation controller, can be in communication with the MEMS sensor. The computerized controller can receive signals from the MEMS sensor that indicate the state of the clothes washing or drying machine. After receiving signals indicating the state of the clothes washing or drying machine, the computerized controller can use the signals to determine the operating condition of the clothes washing or drying machine and send a notification to a user device about the clothes washing or drying machine including the operating condition of the clothes washing or drying machine.
D06F 33/02 - Commande d'une série d'opérations dans les machines à laver, p.ex. dispositifs de commande à programme pour les cycles de lavage et de séchage électrique
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
10.
Outdoor messaging display for home automation/security systems
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Hieb, Eric
Abrégé
An outdoor messaging display for a home automation system can include an arrival detection device for detecting a visitor's arrival. The system can also include a display device attached near a door that is capable of displaying text to the visitor. The system can also include a home automation controller that can receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived or has been detected. The home automation controller can send an alert to a device of the resident indicating that the visitor has arrived or been detected. The home automation controller can receive a message from the resident and output the message to the output display for the visitor to read.
G08B 5/22 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
G08B 13/19 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations infrarouges
11.
Unmanned aerial vehicle transponder systems with integrated disablement
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Petruzzelli, Edmund
Abrégé
Various systems and methods for disabling UAVs are presented. An interrogation system may transmit an identifier request message to a UAV. The interrogation system may receive, in response to the identifier request message, a response message that indicates a UAV identifier. The interrogation system may access one or more UAV identifier databases that relate UAV identifiers with airspace definitions. The interrogation system may retrieve from the one or more UAV identifier database systems an airspace definition corresponding to the UAV identifier. The interrogation system may determine that the UAV is to be disabled based on: a location of the UAV, a restricted airspace definition, and the airspace definition corresponding to the UAV identifier. The interrogation system may then transmit a disablement instruction message to the UAV based on the location of the UAV and the airspace definition corresponding to the UAV identifier.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Lett, David B.
Abrégé
Various arrangements for sound generation based on remotely-enforced rules are presented. A rule definition for a rule may be received that defines a sound event to be remotely output in response to an occurrence of a home automation event. A home automation host system may monitor home automation data received from one or more home automation devices for the home automation event. In response to receiving home automation data indicative of the home automation event, the rule based on the rule definition may be executed. A sound execution message may be transmitted via a low-power wireless network to a sound generator, the message can include an identifier indicative of the sound.
G08B 1/08 - Systèmes de signalisation caractérisés seulement par la forme de transmission du signal utilisant une transmission électrique
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 13/16 - Déclenchement par intervention de vibrations mécaniques dans l'air ou un autre fluide
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans filLeurs installations
13.
Haptic feedback as accessibility mode in home automation systems
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Letendre, Ellen
Abrégé
Systems and methods for providing haptic feedback in a home automation monitoring system are provided. A method for providing haptic feedback in a home automation system includes receiving an electronic command by a home automation controller, from a haptic feedback remote control device. The home automation controller determines whether the electronic command is associated with a user interface control condition stored in a haptic effects database. If so, the home automation controller accesses the haptic effects database to identify a first haptic feedback effect associated with the determined user interface control condition, and transmits a first haptic feedback command indicating the first haptic feedback effect to the haptic feedback remote control device. A haptic feedback element in the haptic feedback remote control device is then activated to provide the first haptic feedback effect to a user of the haptic feedback remote control device.
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Landow, Kate Megan Carney
Harper, Leslie Ann
Pal, Rajiv Singh Cullen
Mwendwa, Marissa Brooke
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory, machine-readable media that facilitate personalized home automation control based at least in part on individualized protocol. First sensor data may be received, and may be indicative of an identified individual that is sensed by a set of sensors. A particularized pattern of activity of individual may be determined. Second sensor data may be indicative of an unidentified individual. Identification rules specified by a stored protocol record may include criteria for identifying sensed individuals. The second sensor data and/or identification information from another data source may be analyzed to identify the unidentified individual. A home automation rule may be determined based on the particularized pattern, which rule may include an anticipation of an operational setting of a home automation device. The home automation device may be instructed based on the determined home automation rule.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
15.
Methods and systems for control of home automation activity based on user preferences
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Bruhn, Christopher William
Nafe, Frank
Abrégé
The present technology relates to systems and methods for control of home automation activity based on user characteristics. More specifically, the present technology relates to using a home automation system to control home automation activity based on user characteristics and weighting home automation sensors based on priority. Example embodiments include receiving an input including user preferences, assigning a weight to HVAC sensors using the preferences, generating a profile using the set of preferences and the weights, transmitting the profile to an HVAC system to run the HVAC system, receiving HVAC data recorded by the HVAC sensors, updating the HVAC profile, and transmitting the updated HVAC profile to be displayed on a television display device.
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p. ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
H04N 5/445 - Circuits de réception pour visualisation d'information additionnelle
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/475 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour acquérir des données d'utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. numéro d'identification personnel [PIN] ou données de préférences
F24F 11/52 - Aménagements pour l’indication, p. ex. écrans
16.
Methods and systems for control of home automation activity based on user characteristics
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Bruhn, Christopher William
Nafe, Frank
Abrégé
The present technology relates to systems and methods for control of home automation activity based on user preferences. More specifically, the present technology relates to using a home automation system to control home automation activity based on user preferences. Example embodiments include receiving an input from a user including a set of preferences, generating a user profile using the set of preferences, receiving data indicating that a mobile device has moved from a first location to a second location, transmitting the user profile to the mobile device for application to the home automation system, receiving data indicating that the mobile device has been at the second location for a period of time, comparing the period of time to a predetermined threshold period of time, and applying the home automation settings associated with the second location to the home automation system.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/4227 - Entrée à distance par un utilisateur situé à distance du dispositif client, p. ex. au travail
H04N 21/475 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour acquérir des données d'utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. numéro d'identification personnel [PIN] ou données de préférences
17.
Home automation control based on individual profiling using audio sensor data
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Tirpak, Christopher Boyd
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory, machine-readable media that facilitates home automation control based on individualized audio differentiation of carbon monoxide detectors. Audio characteristics may be determined based on first sensor data. Attributes may be defined based on the audio characteristics. Second audio characteristics may be determined based on the second sensor data. Second attributes may be defined based on the second audio characteristics. Third sensor data may be analyzed to identify a first alarm or a second alarm based on a volume and/or a directionality determined based on the third sensor data. Consequent to identifying the first alarm or the second alarm, a home automation rule may be determined. The home automation rule may include an operational setting of a home automation device. The home automation device may be instructed based on the determined home automation rule via a home automation network.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Marten, Neil T.
Tirpak, Christopher B.
Abrégé
A home automation data storage system is provided that can include a plurality of home automation components, each component including a storage device. The system can also include a controller database for storing control data for the home automation system. The system can also include an electronic device communicatively coupled to the plurality of home automation components, the controller database, and a computing device, the electronic device having programming instructions that cause the electronic device to receive data from the computing device, store at least a portion of the data in the storage device of a component from the plurality of home automation components, and store information associating the storage device of the component and the at least a portion of the data in the controller database.
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/00 - Distribution sélective de contenu, p. ex. télévision interactive ou vidéo à la demande [VOD]
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
Identifying errors with home HVAC systems and notifying the homeowner of the error and potential remedial steps can be useful. In some embodiments, a method is provided including receiving, at an electronic device, a temperature value and an airflow value from sensors located at a vent grate of the HVAC system. A temperature delta value can be calculated using the temperature value and an ambient temperature value. The temperature delta value can be compared with predetermined temperature delta threshold value. The airflow value can be compared with predetermined airflow threshold value. Based on comparing the temperature delta value step and/or the comparing the airflow value step, an error with the HVAC system can be identified. A notification of the error and subsequent potential remedial steps can be sent from the electronic device to the homeowner.
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
A request is received to reestablish a connection to an end device in a network. At least one datum is identified indicating an error condition, the at least one datum including one or more of a bit error rate (BER), a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value, and a foreign packet. Based on the one or more data values, user input is requested to deny the reestablish connection request. In response to the user input, the end device is prevented from reestablishing a link on the network.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Wilson, Daniel
Parthasarathy Rao, Roopkumar
Abrégé
Various doorbell monitoring devices and methods are presented herein. Such arrangements may be configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit. A first power source may be configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit. A plurality of electrical connectors may be present and may be configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit. An actuation sensor may be present and configured to detect an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the two or more electrical connectors. A communication module may also be present and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the ring to a receiver device.
G08B 3/00 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes
G10K 1/00 - Dispositifs dans lesquels le son est produit en frappant un corps résonnant, p. ex. cloches, sonneries ou gongs
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
G10K 1/064 - Mécanismes d'actionnement ou de frappe à cet effet
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Nguyen, Phuc H.
Bruhn, Christopher William
Abrégé
The disclosure relates to systems and methods for identifying a person using a home automation system, and using data collected from a television distribution system and data collected by sensors in a home automation system to identify a person. An example method or system includes receiving television programming from a television service provider, detecting target data in the television programming associated with a virtual person, identifying characteristics of the virtual person, detecting home automation data associated with a local person, identifying characteristics of the local person, comparing the characteristics of the virtual person and the characteristics of the local person, and transmitting a portion of the target data and a portion of the home automation data to an electronic device for displaying.
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
26.
Methods and systems for coordinating home automation activity
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Taxier, Karen
Walker, Jason
Abrégé
Systems and methods of coordinating home automation activity may include accessing event data from a storage database communicatively coupled with an electronic device. Each item of event data may include a time and date at which the event data was collected. The methods may also include generating an event table identifying the number of events occurring during discrete time intervals for a date range. The event table may include a graphical depiction of the number of events that occurred for each discrete time interval. The methods may further include outputting the event table from the electronic device for display on a display device.
H04N 5/77 - Circuits d'interface entre un appareil d'enregistrement et un autre appareil entre un appareil d'enregistrement et une caméra de télévision
G11B 27/00 - MontageIndexationAdressageMinutage ou synchronisationContrôleMesure de l'avancement d'une bande
H04N 5/93 - Régénération du signal de télévision ou de parties sélectionnées de celui-ci
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
H04N 21/4405 - Traitement de flux élémentaires vidéo, p. ex. raccordement d'un clip vidéo récupéré d'un stockage local avec un flux vidéo en entrée ou rendu de scènes selon des graphes de scène du flux vidéo codé impliquant le décryptage de flux vidéo
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
H04N 21/478 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat
H04N 21/432 - Opération de récupération de contenu d'un support de stockage local, p. ex. disque dur
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 5/76 - Enregistrement du signal de télévision
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Thompson, Geoffrey
Abrégé
A light switch comprises a user input mechanism, a wireless receiver for receiving remote control signals and a processor coupled to the user input mechanism and to the wireless receiver and configured to control a light source to turn it on and off both in response to activation of the user input mechanism and in response to the remote control signals. The light switch is configured, in response to a user override input via the user input mechanism, to enter an override state, whereby the light source is maintained in an off state and remote control signals are prevented from causing the light source to be switched on, until the override state is disengaged. An additional light switch may also be provided that communicates with the aforementioned light switch to provide multi-way switching.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Wilson, Daniel
Abrégé
Embodiments described herein provide various techniques for monitoring electronic devices at various locations, and cloning behaviors of specific electronic devices across locations and times. Device monitor and control systems may be configured to detect changes in the operational settings of electronic devices at monitored locations, and to transmit control signals to control corresponding electronic devices at other locations. In some cases, separate device monitor and control systems may operate at different locations, where each system may monitor and control a set of local devices and communicate device status detection signals, control signals, and the like to other device monitor and control systems at other locations. In some examples, central device monitor and control systems may operate at network hubs, such as satellite base stations, cable head-ends, and/or central computer servers, to coordinate the device monitoring and cloning of device behaviors between multiple locations.
G06F 15/173 - Communication entre processeurs utilisant un réseau d'interconnexion, p. ex. matriciel, de réarrangement, pyramidal, en étoile ou ramifié
H04L 12/26 - Dispositions de surveillance; Dispositions de test
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
H04L 12/24 - Dispositions pour la maintenance ou la gestion
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale Llewelyn
Abrégé
Methods and non-transitory, machine-readable media for displaying fitness information with an electronic device may include receiving multimedia content at an input of the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the audiovisual content to a display device. The electronic device may also receive fitness information, and may provide this fitness information to the display device.
A63B 24/00 - Commandes électriques ou électroniques pour les appareils d'exercice des groupes
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Tuck, Frederick
Lett, David B.
Smith, George Horkan
Lea, Mark Wayne
Abrégé
A system includes a computing device programmed to receive an alert signal indicating an issue associated with a customer premises. The computing device is further programmed to transmit a notification signal to a plurality of remote devices, determine whether at least one of the plurality of remote devices has responded to the notification signal, and transmit an update signal to the other of the plurality of remote devices after one of the plurality of remote devices has responded to the notification. The update signal indicates that one of the plurality of remote devices has responded to the notification signal.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Marten, Neil
Abrégé
Systems and methods for controlling a device in a home automation network based on detection of a weather event include receiving image data from a camera in operative communication with a host system, where the image data is representative of an outdoor weather event that is captured by the camera, and analyzing the image data to identify the outdoor weather event. Systems and methods may include determining a home automation rule based on the identified outdoor weather event, where the home automation rule includes an operational setting of a home automation device, and instructing the home automation device based on the determined home automation rule via a home automation network.
G05B 15/00 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
Systems and methods for determining access to a home automation system may include receiving a command from a user to perform a home automation function, and determining a privilege for the user, which may be based on the location of the user. The methods may include comparing the command and the user privilege to an authorization list, where the authorization list defines system access to perform home automation functions based at least on individual commands and associated privileges. The methods may also include determining whether to allow the user access to the home automation system to perform the commanded home automation function.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
G06F 21/32 - Authentification de l’utilisateur par données biométriques, p. ex. empreintes digitales, balayages de l’iris ou empreintes vocales
35.
Systems and methods for home automation integration with a doorbell
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Wilson, Daniel
Parthasarathy Rao, Roopkumar
Abrégé
Various doorbell monitoring devices and methods are presented herein. Such arrangements may be configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit. A first power source may be configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit. A plurality of electrical connectors may be present and may be configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit. An actuation sensor may be present and configured to detect an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the two or more electrical connectors. A communication module may also be present and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the ring to a receiver device.
G08B 3/00 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes
G10K 1/00 - Dispositifs dans lesquels le son est produit en frappant un corps résonnant, p. ex. cloches, sonneries ou gongs
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
G10K 1/064 - Mécanismes d'actionnement ou de frappe à cet effet
H04M 1/02 - Caractéristiques de structure des appareils téléphoniques
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Marten, Neil
Abrégé
Systems, methods, devices, non-transitory computer-readable mediums, and apparatuses are presented for detecting and positioning sound in a home automation system. Indications of sounds and timestamps may be received from various home automation devices. Using the received indications, a sound magnitude for the sound and whether the sound originated inside or outside of the structure can be determined. The sound magnitude may be compared to an inside sound threshold level if the sound was determined to originate inside the structure or compared to an outside sound threshold level if the sound was determined to originate outside the structure. Sound information corresponding to the sound may be logged if the sound was determined to originate inside and the sound magnitude exceeds the inside sound threshold level or the sound was determined to originate outside and the sound magnitude exceeds the outside sound threshold level.
H04R 29/00 - Dispositifs de contrôleDispositifs de tests
G08B 13/16 - Déclenchement par intervention de vibrations mécaniques dans l'air ou un autre fluide
G08B 19/00 - Alarmes réagissant à plusieurs conditions différentes, indésirables ou anormales, p. ex. cambriolage et incendie, température anormale et débit d'écoulement anormal
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Thompson, Geoffrey
Abrégé
A light switch comprises a user input mechanism, a wireless receiver for receiving remote control signals and a processor coupled to the user input mechanism and to the wireless receiver and configured to control a light source to turn it on and off both in response to activation of the user input mechanism and in response to the remote control signals. The light switch is configured, in response to a user override input via the user input mechanism, to enter an override state, whereby the light source is maintained in an off state and remote control signals are prevented from causing the light source to be switched on, until the override state is disengaged. An additional light switch may also be provided that communicates with the aforementioned light switch to provide multi-way switching.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mccarthy, Iii, Bernard A.
Abrégé
Systems and methods for suspending alert notifications at an electronic device may include receiving an instruction to suspend alerts for an event at the electronic device. The electronic device may access a separate information source including information associated with the event. The electronic device may also determine from the accessed information a time at which the event will end, and suspend alert notifications until the determined time.
H04N 7/167 - Systèmes rendant le signal de télévision inintelligible et ensuite intelligible
H04N 7/025 - Systèmes pour la transmission de données numériques autres que des données d'image, p. ex. de texte pendant la partie active d'une trame de télévision
H04N 7/173 - Systèmes à secret analogiquesSystèmes à abonnement analogiques à deux voies, p. ex. l'abonné envoyant un signal de sélection du programme
G06F 3/00 - Dispositions d'entrée pour le transfert de données destinées à être traitées sous une forme maniable par le calculateurDispositions de sortie pour le transfert de données de l'unité de traitement à l'unité de sortie, p. ex. dispositions d'interface
G06F 13/00 - Interconnexion ou transfert d'information ou d'autres signaux entre mémoires, dispositifs d'entrée/sortie ou unités de traitement
H04N 5/445 - Circuits de réception pour visualisation d'information additionnelle
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale
Abrégé
Systems and methods for displaying fitness information with an electronic device may include receiving multimedia content at an input of the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the audiovisual content to a display device. The electronic device may also receive fitness information, and may provide this fitness information to the display device.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
40.
MAPPING AND FACILITATING EVACUATION ROUTES IN EMERGENCY
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale Llewelyn
Abrégé
Systems and methods for indicating an emergency exit path upon detection of a fire in a building structure. The systems and methods include detecting a signal indicating presence of the fire in the building structure and determining an evacuation situation is present based on a risk assessment. In response to determining the evacuation situation is present, the systems and methods include mapping the emergency exit path out of the building structure based on an identified location of the fire and an identified location of a person in the building structure, and operating a plurality of lighting devices in the building structure to indicate the emergency exit path out of the building structure.
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
F21S 9/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporéeSystèmes utilisant des dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporée la source de courant étant une pile ou un accumulateur
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
41.
Mapping and facilitating evacuation routes in emergency situations
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale Llewelyn
Abrégé
Systems and methods for indicating an emergency exit path upon detection of a fire in a building structure. The systems and methods may include detecting a signal indicating presence of the fire in the building structure and determining an evacuation situation is present based on a risk assessment. In response to determining the evacuation situation is present, the systems and methods may include mapping the emergency exit path out of the building structure based on an identified location of the fire and an identified location of a person in the building structure, and operating a plurality of lighting devices in the building structure to indicate the emergency exit path out of the building structure.
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
42.
Fitness overlay and incorporation for home automation system
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale Llewelyn
Abrégé
Systems and methods for displaying fitness information with an electronic device may include receiving multimedia content at an input of the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the audiovisual content to a display device. The electronic device may also receive fitness information, and may provide this fitness information to the display device.
A63B 24/00 - Commandes électriques ou électroniques pour les appareils d'exercice des groupes
G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
43.
System and method to track and log mobile communication device call status when the device is not in possession
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Nguyen, Phuc H.
Bruhn, Christopher William
Abrégé
A mobile device logging and tracking system permits a communicative association between a mobile device and a receiving device. When the mobile device communicates data including an indication of an unanswered call to the receiving device, the receiving device is configured to store the data in a memory. The memory may be local or remote from the receiving device. The receiving device may then communicate information associated with the unanswered call to a first electronic device, which may be an appliance, a gaming system, another mobile communication device, or some other device having computing capability.
H04M 3/42 - Systèmes fournissant des fonctions ou des services particuliers aux abonnés
H04M 1/57 - Dispositions pour indiquer ou enregistrer le numéro de l'abonné demandeur à l'appareil de l'abonné demandé
H04M 1/00 - Équipement de sous-station, p. ex. pour utilisation par l'abonné
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
H04N 21/488 - Services de données, p. ex. téléscripteur d'actualités
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/00 - Distribution sélective de contenu, p. ex. télévision interactive ou vidéo à la demande [VOD]
H04W 4/16 - Services supplémentaires liés aux communications, p. ex. transfert ou mise en attente d'appels
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Benn, Mala
Abrégé
Various arrangements for detecting and mitigating toxic gases are presented. Components of a home automation system may be used to monitor gas concentrations in home. Changes or elevated levels of gas concentrations may trigger mitigation or diagnosis procedures. Diagnosis procedures may include correlating the gas sensor readings with the activity of components of a home to identify possible causality. The activity of components may be changed and altered to test correlations or determine causality between components.
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Benn, Mala
Abrégé
Various arrangements for detecting and mitigating toxic gases are presented. Components of a home automation system may be used to monitor gas concentrations in home. Changes or elevated levels of gas concentrations may trigger mitigation or diagnosis procedures. Diagnosis procedures may include correlating the gas sensor readings with the activity of components of a home to identify possible causality. The activity of components may be changed and altered to test correlations or determine causality between components.
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
46.
HOME AUTOMATION CONTROL USING CONTEXT SENSITIVE MENUS
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Burton, David
Abrégé
Various arrangements for presenting contextual menus are presented. A mobile device may be configured to provide contextual menus for control or monitoring of components. Different menus and interfaces are presented based the position of the mobile device or objects being pointed at using the mobile device. Specific objects may be designated as control markers. The objects may be recognized using a camera of the mobile device. When a control marker is recognized a specific menu or interface that is associated with the control marker may be presented to the user.
EchoStar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Burton, David
Ward, Martyn
Abrégé
Various arrangements for presenting contextual menus are presented. A mobile device may be configured to provide contextual menus for control or monitoring of components. Different menus and interfaces are presented based the position of the mobile device or objects being pointed at using the mobile device. Specific objects may be designated as control markers. The objects may be recognized using a camera of the mobile device. When a control marker is recognized a specific menu or interface that is associated with the control marker may be presented to the user.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mountain, Dale Llewelyn
Abrégé
Monitoring, via a network of sensors each communicatively coupled to a home gateway system, movement and location of one or more individuals within their own residence. The home gateway system may also respond to inquiries as to a potential or probable or possible status of the one or more individuals within the residence.
H04H 60/56 - Dispositions caractérisées par des composants spécialement adaptés à la surveillance, l'identification ou la reconnaissance, couverts par les groupes ou
H04N 21/4788 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat communication avec d'autres utilisateurs, p. ex. discussion en ligne
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
H04H 60/33 - Dispositions de contrôle du comportement ou des opinions des utilisateurs
H04N 7/10 - Adaptations à la transmission par câble électrique
H04N 7/16 - Systèmes à secret analogiquesSystèmes à abonnement analogiques
H04N 21/235 - Traitement de données additionnelles, p. ex. brouillage de données additionnelles ou traitement de descripteurs de contenu
H04N 21/237 - Communication avec un serveur de données additionnelles
H04N 21/254 - Gestion au sein du serveur de données additionnelles, p. ex. serveur d'achat ou serveur de gestion de droits
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/45 - Opérations de gestion réalisées par le client pour faciliter la réception de contenu ou l'interaction avec le contenu, ou pour l'administration des données liées à l'utilisateur final ou au dispositif client lui-même, p. ex. apprentissage des préférences d'utilisateurs pour recommander des films ou résolution de conflits d'ordonnancement
H04N 21/462 - Gestion de contenu ou de données additionnelles, p. ex. création d'un guide de programmes électronique maître à partir de données reçues par Internet et d'une tête de réseau ou contrôle de la complexité d'un flux vidéo en dimensionnant la résolution ou le débit en fonction des capacités du client
H04N 21/475 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour acquérir des données d'utilisateurs finaux, p. ex. numéro d'identification personnel [PIN] ou données de préférences
H04N 21/61 - Structure physique de réseauTraitement de signal
H04N 21/4227 - Entrée à distance par un utilisateur situé à distance du dispositif client, p. ex. au travail
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
H04N 21/478 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat
H04N 21/485 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la configuration du client
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Robinson, David
Abrégé
Systems, methods, and apparatus for automation control for personalized ambient temperature management are disclosed. First input corresponding to a first set of sensors may be processed. A location of a first occupant of a home may be determined based on the first input. Second input corresponding to a second set of sensors may be processed. A first temperature in the location may be determined based on the second input corresponding to the second set of one or more sensors. A first state of the first occupant in the location may be determined based on third input corresponding to the first set of sensors or corresponding to a third set of sensors. An adjustment may be determined based on the location, the first temperature, and the first state of the first occupant. One or more components of the home may be caused to adjust based on the adjustment.
F24F 11/00 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
A multi-network transceiver includes two or more receiver modules for simultaneously monitoring traffic broadcast on different networks, but a shared transmitter that switches between the different networks as needed for transmitting data. The shared transmitter reduces the circuitry that would otherwise be required to transmit on multiple networks while the multiple receiver modules preserve the ability to monitor traffic on multiple networks.
H04W 4/00 - Services spécialement adaptés aux réseaux de télécommunications sans filLeurs installations
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Bly, Jr., Allan Richard
Abrégé
Systems for aiding emergency responders are described. An exemplary system may include a primary device and a secondary device. The primary device may be configured to provide audio communication between the primary device and one or more of the plurality of secondary devices along a wireless communication path. The primary device may be configured to compress audio communication for transmission over a low bitrate band. The plurality of secondary devices may be configured as a network where each of the devices is configured to communicate with at least two other secondary devices. The secondary devices may also be configured to receive audio communication from the primary device and automatically transmit the received audio communication to one or more other of the secondary devices.
H04B 7/00 - Systèmes de transmission radio, c.-à-d. utilisant un champ de rayonnement
H04H 20/59 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à des applications spécifiques, p. ex. aux informations sur le trafic ou aux récepteurs mobiles aux situations d'urgence ou de détresse
H04W 40/02 - Sélection d'itinéraire ou de voie de communication, p. ex. routage basé sur l'énergie disponible ou le chemin le plus court
H04H 20/02 - Dispositions pour la retransmission des informations radiodiffusées
H04H 20/63 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à des applications spécifiques, p. ex. aux informations sur le trafic ou aux récepteurs mobiles à la radiodiffusion locale, p. ex. la radiodiffusion en interne vers plusieurs points dans un espace délimité, p. ex. la télévision à antenne collective [MATV]
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, George Horkan
Holley, Eric
Abrégé
Systems and methods for controlling a plurality of devices in a home automation system may include providing a device proxy for a device connected to the home automation system and setting a new value in a value box of the device proxy, whereby the value box corresponds to at least one of a sensor, control, and metadata of the device. The systems and methods may further include determining one or more rules associated with the device proxy and running the determined one or more rules, whereby the determined one or more rules are indicative of interactive relationships between the device proxy and one or more other device proxies corresponding to one or more other devices connected to the home automation system.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04N 21/235 - Traitement de données additionnelles, p. ex. brouillage de données additionnelles ou traitement de descripteurs de contenu
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/435 - Traitement de données additionnelles, p. ex. décryptage de données additionnelles ou reconstruction de logiciel à partir de modules extraits du flux de transport
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
H04N 21/45 - Opérations de gestion réalisées par le client pour faciliter la réception de contenu ou l'interaction avec le contenu, ou pour l'administration des données liées à l'utilisateur final ou au dispositif client lui-même, p. ex. apprentissage des préférences d'utilisateurs pour recommander des films ou résolution de conflits d'ordonnancement
H04N 21/454 - Filtrage de contenu, p. ex. blocage des publicités
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
H04N 21/478 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat
H04N 21/61 - Structure physique de réseauTraitement de signal
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04N 21/422 - Périphériques d'entrée uniquement, p. ex. système de positionnement global [GPS]
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Lett, David B.
Abrégé
Methods and systems, such as home automation gateways and television receivers, are disclosed for distinguishing between false alarms and actual events. Aspects include transmitting sensor data, such as a video feed from a closed-circuit video system, to a display to allow a user to confirm whether an alarm event is a false alarm or an actual alarm event. Sensor data is optionally recorded to allow later review of the sensor data.
G08B 25/08 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police caractérisés par le moyen de transmission utilisant les lignes de communication
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Tuck, Frederick
Lea, Mark Wayne
Smith, George Horkan
Lett, David B.
Abrégé
A system mobile computing device is at a first geographic location different from a second geographic location of a customer premises. The mobile computing device is configured to receive from the customer premises information including data indicating a status of the customer premises and an identifier for the customer premises. The device is further configured to receive user input to place an emergency call concerning the customer premises, to provide the identifier for the customer premises to a data store as part of a query for a location of the customer premises; to receive a response to the query including the second location, and send a request for a public safety answering point (PSAP) to request emergency services at the second location.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04M 7/00 - Dispositions d'interconnexion entre centres de commutation
H04M 11/04 - Systèmes de communication téléphonique spécialement adaptés pour être combinés avec d'autres systèmes électriques avec systèmes d’alarme, p. ex. systèmes d’alarme d'incendie, de police ou systèmes antivol
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Holley, Eric
Abrégé
Embodiments detailed herein may involve a first status update of a home automation device installed as part of a home automation system in a home being received. An entry of a plurality of entries in a master home automation model may be updated based on the first status update of the home automation device. The master home automation model may be maintained by the home automation host system. The plurality of entries may correspond to home automation device characteristics of the plurality of home automation devices. A numerical identifier used to track status updates related to the home automation system in the home may be incremented. Within the master home automation model, the incremented numerical identifier may be assigned to the updated entry in the master home automation model.
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
H04N 21/478 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat
H04N 21/61 - Structure physique de réseauTraitement de signal
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04N 21/422 - Périphériques d'entrée uniquement, p. ex. système de positionnement global [GPS]
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Wilson, Daniel
Parthasarathy Rao, Roopkumar
Abrégé
Various doorbell monitoring devices and methods are presented herein. Such arrangements may be configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit. A first power source may be configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit. A plurality of electrical connectors may be present and may be configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit. An actuation sensor may be present and configured to detect an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the two or more electrical connectors. A communication module may also be present and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the ring to a receiver device.
G08B 3/00 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes
G10K 1/00 - Dispositifs dans lesquels le son est produit en frappant un corps résonnant, p. ex. cloches, sonneries ou gongs
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
G10K 1/064 - Mécanismes d'actionnement ou de frappe à cet effet
H04M 1/02 - Caractéristiques de structure des appareils téléphoniques
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
57.
Detection and mitigation of water leaks with home automation
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mccarthy, Iii, Bernard Anthony
Kummer, David
Abrégé
Automation control for water leaks is provided. First sensor readings from first sensors disposed about water supply lines at a home to detect a first type of metrics indicative of water flow may be received and recorded over a first time period. Second sensor readings may be received from a second sensor. A first correlation between the first sensor readings and the second sensor readings may be identified. A first activity profile may be generated based on the first correlation. A first water use profile may be generated based on the first activity profile. First thresholds may be identified based on the first water use profile and may be retained in association with the first activity profile. Water use at the home may be monitored with the first sensors and activity at the home may be monitored with the second sensors. A water leak condition may be determined.
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/422 - Périphériques d'entrée uniquement, p. ex. système de positionnement global [GPS]
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
H04N 21/472 - Interface pour utilisateurs finaux pour la requête de contenu, de données additionnelles ou de servicesInterface pour utilisateurs finaux pour l'interaction avec le contenu, p. ex. pour la réservation de contenu ou la mise en place de rappels, pour la requête de notification d'événement ou pour la transformation de contenus affichés
H04N 21/478 - Services additionnels, p. ex. affichage de l'identification d'un appelant téléphonique ou application d'achat
H04N 21/61 - Structure physique de réseauTraitement de signal
58.
Integrated door locking and state detection systems and methods
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Patrick, Edward Kelley
Mahan, William Sean
Nadeau, Daniel
Abrégé
Arrangements of integrated door lock and position sensor devices are presented. A wireless interface may be configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more remote computerized devices. A sensor may be incorporated into the device that detects when the door is open or closed. A lock may be incorporated into the device that, when engaged and the door is closed, prevents the door from being opened from at least one side of the door may be incorporated into the device. A controller may be configured to determine when the door is open, shut, locked, and/or unlocked using information from the lock and the sensor.
E05C 1/02 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon rectiligne sans action d'une clenche
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
H04N 21/422 - Périphériques d'entrée uniquement, p. ex. système de positionnement global [GPS]
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
Echostar Technologies International Corporation (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mccarthy, Iii, Bernard A.
Thomason, Iv, Charles Y.
Caughman, Henry
Olley, Thomas P.
Abrégé
Various arrangements for monitoring and control applications are presented. A television receiver may be configured to monitor sensor reading and or provide signals to control units for monitoring and home automation applications.
G08B 23/00 - Alarmes réagissant à des conditions indésirables ou anormales, non spécifiées
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04N 5/445 - Circuits de réception pour visualisation d'information additionnelle
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
G08B 19/00 - Alarmes réagissant à plusieurs conditions différentes, indésirables ou anormales, p. ex. cambriolage et incendie, température anormale et débit d'écoulement anormal
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G08B 25/08 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police caractérisés par le moyen de transmission utilisant les lignes de communication
G08B 25/14 - Dispositions centrales pour la réception ou l'indication d'une alarme
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
60.
Multi personal area network (PAN) radio with shared transmitter
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Beals, William Michael
Abrégé
A multi-personal area network (PAN) transceiver includes two or more receiver modules for simultaneously monitoring traffic broadcast on different PANs, but a shared transmitter that switches between the different PANs as needed for transmitting data. The shared transmitter reduces the circuitry that would otherwise be required to transmit on multiple PANs while the multiple receiver modules preserve the ability to monitor traffic on multiple networks.
H04B 1/48 - Commutation transmission-réception dans des circuits pour connecter l'émetteur et le récepteur à une voie de transmission commune, p. ex. par l'énergie de l'émetteur
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, George Horkan
Mccarthy, Iii, Bernard Anthony
Abrégé
A light switch plate includes a wireless transmitter for transmitting control signals to a smart light assembly. The light switch plate is placed over a conventional light switch and prevents a user from further manipulating the conventional light switch. The light switch plate includes a further switch which a user can manipulate to cause the transmitter to transmit control signals to turn on or turn off a light of the smart light assembly.
H05B 41/18 - Circuits dans lesquels la lampe est alimentée par courant continu ou par courant alternatif à basse fréquence, p. ex. courant alternatif à 50 Hertz ayant un commutateur de démarrage
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Nguyen, Phuc H.
Bruhn, Christopher William
Abrégé
A mobile device logging and tracking system permits a communicative association between a mobile device and a receiving device. When the mobile device communicates data including an indication of an unanswered call to the receiving device, the receiving device is configured to store the data in a memory. The memory may be local or remote from the receiving device. The receiving device may then communicate information associated with the unanswered call to a first electronic device, which may be an appliance, a gaming system, another mobile communication device, or some other device having computing capability.
H04M 3/42 - Systèmes fournissant des fonctions ou des services particuliers aux abonnés
H04M 1/00 - Équipement de sous-station, p. ex. pour utilisation par l'abonné
H04M 1/57 - Dispositions pour indiquer ou enregistrer le numéro de l'abonné demandeur à l'appareil de l'abonné demandé
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/414 - Plate-formes spécialisées de client, p. ex. récepteur au sein d'une voiture ou intégré dans un appareil mobile
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/488 - Services de données, p. ex. téléscripteur d'actualités
H04N 21/00 - Distribution sélective de contenu, p. ex. télévision interactive ou vidéo à la demande [VOD]
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04W 4/16 - Services supplémentaires liés aux communications, p. ex. transfert ou mise en attente d'appels
63.
Apparatus for displaying electrical device usage information on a television receiver
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Crabtree, Michael John
Abrégé
Provided herein are techniques for displaying power usage information on a television receiver. A television receiver receives power usage information regarding electrical devices and outputs the power usage information and status information regarding the electrical device for presentation by a presentation device.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Quail, Gavin James
Abrégé
Various embodiments facilitate home automation via a receiving device. In one embodiment, a home device manager is provided for execution on a receiving device, such as a set-top box. The home device manager is configured to discover home devices and to obtain device control information from the discovered devices. The home device manager is further configured to, based on the obtained device control information, present a user interface operable by a user to specify commands for controlling a home device, receive a specified command, and control the home device by transmitting the specified command to the home device. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Communications equipment, namely, digital video recorders, audio-video receivers and signal frequency receivers; communications software, namely, system application and operating software for residential and commercial television receiver systems and place shifting devices; programming and media content display software; receivers for receiving audio, video and data signals ; satellite television receivers; internet television receivers; digital media content recorders; place shifting devices; home audio and video servers; and storage devices for storing audio, video, image and data information; electronic apparatus and devices for controlling access to pay-television services; distribution systems for transmitting audio, video and data signals from a receiver to presentation client devices; computer hardware and software for streaming audio, video, image and data information to a variety of client devices, namely, televisions, personal computers, mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDA) and stand-alone hardware decoders
66.
Method and device for operating a television located in a premises to simulate occupation of the premises
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Thornberry, Kevin
Stephens, Mark
Abrégé
An electronic device operates a television located in a premises to simulate occupation of the premises, and thereby deter intrusion. The electronic device is caused to operate automatically, without any input from a user, and activates the television at different times according to a predetermined schedule not set by the user. During automatic operation, the television is caused not only to present television programming, but also to present visual and sound effects simulating human activity, whereby occupation of the premises is simulated.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Crabtree, Michael John
Abrégé
A method of notifying a user of a status of an electronic appliance is presented. Examples of the electronic appliance may include, but are not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, ovens, and clothes washers and dryers. In the method, an entertainment system device receives a message from the appliance via a communication link, wherein the message indicates the status of the appliance. In response to receiving the message, the device transmits a command to a second device of the entertainment system to select an input of the second device associated with the first device. The first device transmits data indicating the status over a media content interface to the selected input of the second device for presentation to the user.
H04N 21/422 - Périphériques d'entrée uniquement, p. ex. système de positionnement global [GPS]
H04N 21/431 - Génération d'interfaces visuellesRendu de contenu ou données additionnelles
H04N 21/436 - Interfaçage d'un réseau de distribution local, p. ex. communication avec un autre STB ou à l'intérieur de la maison
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p. ex. un réseau Bluetooth®
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p. ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans le disque dur interne
H04N 21/488 - Services de données, p. ex. téléscripteur d'actualités
H04N 21/41 - Structure de clientStructure de périphérique de client
68.
Apparatus for displaying electrical device usage information on a television receiver
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Crabtree, Michael John
Abrégé
Provided herein are techniques for displaying power usage information on a television receiver. A television receiver receives power usage information regarding electrical devices and outputs the power usage information and status information regarding the electrical device for presentation by a presentation device.
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Quail, Gavin James
Abrégé
Various embodiments facilitate home automation via a receiving device. In one embodiment, a home device manager is provided for execution on a receiving device, such as a set-top box. The home device manager is configured to discover home devices and to obtain device control information from the discovered devices. The home device manager is further configured to, based on the obtained device control information, present a user interface operable by a user to specify commands for controlling a home device, receive a specified command, and control the home device by transmitting the specified command to the home device. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Communications equipment, namely, digital video recorders, audio-video receivers, signal frequency receivers and antennae for receiving signal frequencies; communications software, namely, system application and operating software for residential and commercial television receiver systems; satellite transmitters and receivers; satellite aerials; satellite dishes; software for on-screen listings of available television programming; integrated smart cards, namely plastic cards used for the reception of third party audio and video content with microprocessors for communication with external data processing devices, namely set-top boxes; low noise converters, decoders and electronic encryption units for use in association with television and computer monitors; satellite television receivers; internet television receivers; programmable digital television recorders; electronic apparatus and devices for controlling access to pay-television services, namely decoders and encoders; communications software, namely, networking software for audio, video and data distribution systems. (1) Transmission of television, radio and cable signals provided by third parties via satellite, cable, wireless, internet, fibre optics and computer networks; providing a website and software application for user-defined streaming of audio and video content on the internet; music and video on demand transmission services, namely the transmission of third party audio and video content via electronic communication networks; IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) broadcasting services; carrier services provided by means of satellite transmission; satellite television broadcasting; music and video on demand transmission services, namely the transmission of third party audio and video content via satellite, cable and fibre optic cable technology for use with televisions and in global computer networks; transmission of television broadcasting services via communication satellites; television transmission services; television broadcasting; broadcasting of television programs.
(2) Distribution of television scheduling and programming to television reception systems; distribution of television programming to cable television systems; distribution of television programs for others.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Communications equipment, namely, digital video recorders, audio-video receivers, signal frequency receivers and antennae for receiving signal frequencies; communications software, namely, system application and operating software for residential and commercial television receiver systems; satellite transmitters and receivers; software for on-screen listings of available television programming; integrated smart cards, namely plastic cards used for the reception of third party audio and video content with microprocessors for communication with external data processing devices, namely set-top boxes, decoders and electronic encryption units for use in association with television and computer monitors; satellite television receivers; internet television receivers; programmable digital television recorders; video processors; electronic apparatus and devices for controlling access to pay-television services, namely decoders and encoders; communications software, namely, networking software for audio, video and data distribution systems; computer hardware and software for controlling the operation of television receivers, digital video recorders. (1) Transmission of television, radio and cable signals provided by third parties via satellite, cable, wireless, internet, fibre optics and computer networks; providing a website and software application for user-defined streaming of audio and video content on the internet; music and video on demand transmission services, namely the transmission of third party audio and video content via electronic communication networks; IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) broadcasting services; carrier services provided by means of satellite transmission; satellite television broadcasting; music and video on demand transmission services, namely the transmission of third party audio and video content via satellite, cable and fibre optic cable technology for use with televisions and in global computer networks; transmission of television broadcasting services via communication satellites; television transmission services; television broadcasting; broadcasting of television programs.
(2) Distribution of television scheduling and programming to television reception systems; distribution of television programming to cable television systems; distribution of television programs for others.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Communications apparatus, namely digital video recorders, audio-video receivers, signal frequency receivers and antennae for receiving signal frequencies; communication software, namely system application and system management software for residential and commercial television reception systems and placeshifting apparatus; satellite transmitters and receivers; satellite aerials; satellite dishes; software for reproducing available programmes on screen; plastic cards with a microprocessor; low-noise converters, low-noise decoders and electronic encryption apparatus; shifting systems for telephone network extension; apparatus for transferring data via supply cables; universal remote controls for home electronics, namely television sets, video recorders, DVD players, stereo receivers and stereo amplifiers; receivers for the reception of audio, video and data signals transmitted by satellite; receivers for satellite television; receivers for cable television; receivers for terrestrial television; receivers for Internet television; programmable digital television recorders; televisions; displays; placeshifting apparatus; portable media players (PMP); home audio and video servers; digital media adapters; video processors; video transmitters; mobile phones; personal digital assistants (PDAs); digital cameras; network security cameras; storage devices for the storage of audio and video content, images and data; electronic installations and apparatus for controlled access to pay television services; communication software, namely network software for audio, video and data distribution systems; software for the facilitation of the uploading, posting, displaying, modifying, reproducing, tagging, blogging, sharing or otherwise providing of electronic media and information via the Internet or other communications networks; computer hardware and software for controlling the operation of audio and video devices and for viewing, searching and playing audio, video, television, films, photographs and other digital images; portable and handheld digital electronic apparatus, namely mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable media players and laptop computers for recording, arranging, transferring, receiving, editing, playing and viewing text, data, image, audio and video files; computer software for use in arranging, transferring, receiving, editing, playing and viewing text, data, image, audio and video files; distribution systems for the transfer of audio, video and data signals from a receiver to apparatus for client presentations; hardware and software for streaming audio and video content, images and data to various consumer devices, namely television sets, personal computers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and stand-alone hardware decoders; parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods; supplied maintenance and instruction manuals for users. Transfer of video content, images, audio content and data via satellite, cable, wireless, the Internet, optical fibre cable and computer networks; Streaming of audio material and video material on the Internet; information transfer via electronic communication networks; audio and video content transfer via the Internet or other communication networks; providing access to electronic sites containing information and audio and video material via websites, online forums, chat rooms, electronic mailing lists and blogs; providing online chatrooms and electronic bulletin boards for the transfer of messages between users in the field of entertainment and general interest; services in the field of satellite communication; satellite television broadcasts; services in the field of satellite transmission; telecommunications, namely transmission of video and audio content, images and data via television, satellite, cable, wireless, optical fibre, audio and video media, and global computer networks; transmission of services in the field of television broadcasts via communication satellites; services in the field of television transmission; television broacasting; television broadcasting; cable television broadcasting. Distribution of television schedules and programming to television reception systems; entertainment services in the field of permanent IPTV (Internet Protocol Television); distribution of television programming to cable television systems; distribution of television programmes for others; entertainment information; providing a website with information on television programmes and entertainment; providing entertainment in the field of regular television programmes in the field of news, entertainment, comedy, children's programmes, music, films and sport.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Communications apparatus, namely digital video recorders, audio-video receivers, signal frequency receivers and antennae for receiving signal frequencies; communication software, namely system application and system management software for residential and commercial television reception systems and placeshifting apparatus; satellite transmitters and receivers; satellite aerials; satellite dishes; software for reproducing available programmes on screen; plastic cards with a microprocessor; low-noise converters, low-noise decoders and electronic encryption apparatus; shifting systems for telephone network extension; apparatus for transferring data via supply cables; universal remote controls for home electronics, namely television sets, video recorders, DVD players, stereo receivers and stereo amplifiers; receivers for the reception of audio, video and data signals transmitted by satellite; receivers for satellite television; receivers for cable television; receivers for terrestrial television; receivers for Internet television; programmable digital television recorders; television sets and displays; placeshifting apparatus; portable media players; home audio and video servers; digital media adapters; video processors; video transmitters; mobile phones; personal digital assistants (PDAs); digital cameras; network security cameras; storage devices for the storage of audio and video content, images and data; electronic installations and apparatus for controlled access to pay television services; communication software, namely network software for audio, video and data distribution systems; software for the facilitation of the uploading, posting, displaying, modifying, reproducing, tagging, blogging, sharing or otherwise providing of electronic media and information via the Internet or other communications networks; computer hardware and software for controlling the operation of audio and video devices and for viewing, searching and playing audio, video, television, films, photographs and other digital images; portable and handheld digital electronic apparatus, namely mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable media players and laptop computers for recording, arranging, transferring, receiving, editing, playing and viewing text, data, image, audio and video files; computer software for use in arranging, transferring, receiving, editing, playing and viewing text, data, image, audio and video files; distribution systems for the transfer of audio, video and data signals from a receiver to apparatus for client presentations; hardware and software for streaming audio and video content, images and data to various consumer devices, namely television sets, personal computers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and stand-alone hardware decoders; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; supplied maintenance and instruction manuals for users. Transfer of video content, images, audio content and data via satellite, cable, wireless, the Internet, optical fibre cable and computer networks; streaming of audio and video content on the Internet; information transfer via electronic communication networks; audio and video content transfer via the Internet or other communication networks; providing access to electronic sites containing information and audio and video material via websites, online forums, chat rooms, electronic mailing lists and blogs; providing online chatrooms and electronic bulletin boards for the transfer of messages between users in the field of entertainment and general interest; services in the field of satellite communication; satellite television broadcasts; services in the field of satellite transmission; telecommunications, namely transmission of video and audio content, images and data via television, satellite, cable, wireless, optical fibre, audio and video media, and global computer networks; transmission of services in the field of television broadcasts via communication satellites; services in the field of television transmission; television broacasting; television broadcasting; cable television broadcasting. Distribution of television schedules and programming to television reception systems; entertainment services in the field of permanent IPTV (Internet Protocol Television); distribution of television programming to cable television systems; distribution of television programmes for others; entertainment information; providing a website with information on television programmes and entertainment; providing entertainment in the field of regular television programmes in the field of news, entertainment, comedy, children's programmes, music, films and sport.
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Distribution of television scheduling and programming to television reception systems; [ entertainment services in the nature of ongoing IPTV (Internet Protocol Television); distribution of television programming to cable television systems; ] distribution of television programs for others
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Communications equipment, namely, digital video recorders, audio-video receivers, signal frequency receivers and antennae for receiving signal frequencies; communications software, namely, system application and operating software for residential and commercial television receiver systems and place shifting devices; software reflecting the on-screen listing of available programming; receivers for receiving audio, video and data signals distributed via satellite; satellite television receivers; terrestrial television receivers; internet television receivers; programmable digital television recorders; place shifting devices; [ home audio and video servers; ] digital media adapters; video transmitters; storage devices for storing audio, video, image and data information; [ electronic apparatus and devices for controlling access to pay-television services; ] communications software, namely, networking software for audio, video and data distribution systems; computer hardware and software for controlling the operation of audio and video devices and for viewing, searching and playing audio, video, television, movies, photographs and other digital images; computer software for use in organizing, transmitting, receiving, manipulating, playing and reviewing text, data, image, audio, and video files; distribution systems for transmitting audio, video and data signals from a receiver to presentation client devices; computer hardware and software for streaming audio, video, image and data information to a variety of client devices, namely, televisions, personal computers, mobile phones, [ personal digital assistants (PDA) ] and stand-alone hardware decoders; parts and fittings of the aforementioned goods; operator maintenance and instructional manuals distributed therewith
Transmitting video, image, audio and data information via satellite, cable, wireless, internet, fiber optics, and computer networks; streaming of audio and video material on the internet; information transmission via electronic communications networks; audio and video broadcasting services over the internet or other communications networks; satellite television broadcasting; satellite transmission services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of video, image, audio, and data information via television, satellite, cable, wireless, fiber optics, audio and video media, and global computer networks; transmission of television broadcasting services via communication satellites; television transmission services; television broadcasting; broadcasting of television programs; broadcast of cable television programs
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
Produits et services
Communication installations and apparatus, namely signal frequency receivers, antennae for receiving signal frequencies and parts therefor; communication software, namely software for the aforesaid communication installations and apparatus; satellite receivers (television), aerials, amplifiers, frequency converters, signal interception and collection apparatus including so-called feedhorns, electrical operating apparatus, modulators, connector cables, decoders and coding apparatus for individual, collective and commercial satellite intercepting systems; cards for intercepting satellite signals on personal computers, interactive data apparatus, video distribution apparatus, telecommunications apparatus, chip cards, electronic installations for guiding users, so-called tinscreen guides, remote control apparatus, electronic parts and accessories and peripherals for all the aforesaid goods included in this class; (mobile) telephones. Installation of communication installations. Communication, interactive or otherwise; providing of image, sound and data via communication media; electronic distribution via television, interactive computer networks and/or other passive or interactive systems; (tele)communications for interface systems.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Récepteurs pour émissions de télévision retransmises par
satellite, antennes, amplificateurs, convertisseurs de
fréquence, appareils pour la réception et l'enregistrement
de signaux, y compris ceux avec la dénomination anglaise
"feedhorns"; tableaux de commande, modulateurs, câbles de
raccordement, encodeurs et décodeurs pour récepteurs
d'émissions transmises par satellite.
79.
HOME AUTOMATION CONTROL USING CONTEXT SENSITIVE MENUS
ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Burton, David
Abrégé
Various arrangements for presenting contextual menus are presented. A mobile device may be configured to provide contextual menus for control or monitoring of components. Different menus and interfaces are presented based the position of the mobile device or objects being pointed at using the mobile device. Specific objects may be designated as control markers. The objects may be recognized using a camera of the mobile device. When a control marker is recognized a specific menu or interface that is associated with the control marker may be presented to the user.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
H04W 8/22 - Traitement ou transfert des données du terminal, p. ex. statut ou capacités physiques