Patents
Patents for H04N 21 - Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television, vod [video on demand] (56,445)
04/2004
04/06/2004US6717958 Video data transmitting/receiving apparatus and method for transmitting video data in a frame structure
04/06/2004US6717952 Method and apparatus for media data transmission
04/06/2004US6717908 Bit interleaving for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing in the transmission of digital signals
04/06/2004US6717626 High contrast projection television shield
04/06/2004CA2318936C Method for protecting the audio/visual data across the nrss interface
04/06/2004CA2279923C Predictive coding method and decoding method for dynamic image
04/06/2004CA2221754C Improvements in receivers for television signals
04/01/2004WO2003056804A3 Method and system for managing timed responses to a/v events in television programming
04/01/2004US20040064837 Distributing method
04/01/2004US20040064833 Methods and apparatus for an advertisement display service using metadata
04/01/2004US20040064832 Contents delivery system, and method, recording media, or program for the same
04/01/2004US20040064417 Method for controlling use of database content
04/01/2004US20040062395 Receiver for digital broadcast programs in accordance with receiver profile, and billing method therefor
03/2004
03/31/2004EP1404086A2 Method and apparatus for stepwise image quality complementary type coding
03/31/2004EP1403872A2 Recording/reproduction apparatus and methods, input/output apparatus and methods, storage apparatus, transmission apparatus, and information processing apparatus and methods
03/31/2004EP1403797A1 Communication system using communication network and communication method
03/31/2004EP1402735A1 A method and apparatus for improved acquisition and monitoring of event information table sections
03/31/2004EP1402733A2 Multiple program burst broadcast
03/31/2004EP1402731A1 Apparatus and method for multiple rich media formats video broadcasting
03/31/2004EP1402730A2 Expert model recommendation method and system
03/31/2004EP1402722A1 Cross-device sharing of reminders for epg
03/31/2004EP1402704A1 System and method for receiving multiple description media streams in fixed and mobile streaming media systems
03/31/2004EP1402703A1 Method for distributing multiple description coded media streams on servers in fixed and mobile systems
03/31/2004EP1402690A2 Method for connection acceptance control and rapid determination of optimal multi-media content delivery over networks
03/31/2004EP1402680A2 System and method for a commercial multimedia rental and distribution system
03/31/2004EP1402361A2 System and method for a communication terminal to manage memory and maintain a current application version for multiple applications
03/31/2004EP1401547A1 Operation of a set of devices
03/31/2004EP1153357A4 Managing entertainment system data
03/31/2004EP1095337A4 Inexpensive, scalable and open-architecture media server
03/31/2004EP1057143A4 A method of relaying digital video and audio data via a communication media
03/31/2004CN1486573A Method and equipment for managing interactions in the MPEG-4 standard
03/31/2004CN1486570A Method for storing encrypted data
03/31/2004CN1486569A Conditional access for functional units
03/31/2004CN1486568A Content/service handling and delivery
03/31/2004CN1486089A System for generating digital data flow and receiver system for receiving data flow
03/31/2004CN1144465C Apparatus for processing data elements to be inserted into frame, and receiver for receiving data elements set according to frame
03/31/2004CN1144462C Prepay broadcast system with enhanced secret measure to prevent illegal watching of downloaded program
03/31/2004CN1144456C Device and method for digital data recording/rendition
03/31/2004CN1144400C Post-compression hidden data transport for video
03/30/2004USRE38481 Method and apparatus for recording MPEG-compressed video data and compressed audio data on a disk
03/30/2004US6715076 Video signal authentication system
03/30/2004US6714984 Method and apparatus for media data transmission
03/30/2004US6714921 System for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets
03/30/2004US6714722 Multimedia recorder with enhanced EPG-related functions
03/30/2004US6714649 Pay broadcasting system with enhanced security against illegal access to a down loaded program in a subscriber terminal
03/30/2004US6714594 Video content detection method and system leveraging data-compression constructs
03/30/2004US6714264 Digital television channel surfing system
03/25/2004WO2004025842A2 System for efficient recovery of node-b buffered data following mac layer reset
03/25/2004WO2003029917A3 Non-deterministic method and system for the optimization of targeted content delivery
03/25/2004WO2003010956A3 Methods and apparatus for transmission of television and additional data on separate channels
03/25/2004WO2002054771A3 Multi-standard channel decoder for real-time digital broadcast reception
03/25/2004US20040059911 Transmission apparatus and receiving apparatus
03/25/2004US20040059826 Method and storage device for expanding and contracting continuous play media seamlessly
03/25/2004US20040059779 Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site
03/25/2004US20040057728 Optical subscriber network system for receiving broadcast/communication signals
03/25/2004US20040056874 Graphics display system with video scaler
03/25/2004DE10342977A1 Display apparatus of mobile phone, has video processor which converts and outputs video signal into digital video data in television mode, and stops tuner operation and outputs user data in communication mode
03/25/2004CA2615915A1 System for efficient recovery of node-b buffered data following mac layer reset
03/24/2004EP1401209A2 Method and apparatus for video size conversion
03/24/2004EP1401205A1 Monitoring support server
03/24/2004EP1401204A1 Information providing system, information providing apparatus, and method
03/24/2004EP1401124A2 Optical subscriber network system for receiving broadcast/communication signals
03/24/2004EP1400927A1 Communication apparatus and method
03/24/2004EP1400120A1 Method and apparatus for periodically delivering an optimal batch broadcast schedule based on distributed client feedback
03/24/2004EP1400119A1 Method and apparatus for determining a broadcast schedule based on most recent client demand feedback
03/24/2004EP1400117A1 Device and method for selectively supplying access to a service encrypted using a control word, and smart card
03/24/2004EP1400116A2 Nearest neighbor recommendation method and system
03/24/2004EP1400114A2 Efficient transmission and playback of digital information
03/24/2004EP1400113A1 Parrallel and synchronized display of augmented multimedia information
03/24/2004EP1400112A1 Epg having pip window history and sample view functionality
03/24/2004EP1400111A1 Television program selection apparatus and method
03/24/2004EP1400107A1 Remote control apparatus with one-touch url or program selection
03/24/2004EP1400103A2 Method and apparatus for providing interactive media presentation
03/24/2004EP1400044A1 Method of prompting audience members in an audience identification system
03/24/2004EP1181821A4 Transmitting viewable data objects
03/24/2004CN1484920A A method and apparatus for acquiring media services available from contnt aggregators
03/24/2004CN1484919A Data destribution systems
03/24/2004CN1484916A Automatic on-scveen display of auxiliary information
03/24/2004CN1484808A System and method for switching voltage
03/24/2004CN1484450A Quick digital channel switching
03/24/2004CN1143547C Channel information transmission method and receiving device
03/24/2004CN1143542C Receiving device, receiving method
03/24/2004CN1143536C Receiving terminal, method for controlling the same
03/24/2004CN1143535C Broadcast receiver selectively using navigation information multuiplexed on transport stream and recording medium recording method of the same
03/24/2004CN1143526C 经改进的电视调谐系统 Improved television tuning system
03/24/2004CN1143485C Data packet filtering device
03/24/2004CN1143264C Scalable mixing for speech streaming
03/23/2004US6711741 Random access video playback system on a network
03/23/2004US6711552 Apparatus and method for saving commerce related information in a broadcast programming network
03/23/2004US6710817 Decoder device and receiver using the same
03/23/2004US6710815 Synchronizing multiple signals received through different transmission mediums
03/23/2004US6710789 Device and method for authorizing use of a pre-coded display area
03/23/2004CA2410389C Advanced set top terminal for cable television delivery systems
03/18/2004WO2003041388A3 Position location and navigation using television signals
03/18/2004WO2003003707A3 Webcam-based interface for initiating two-way video communication and providing access to cached video
03/18/2004WO2002096089A3 System and method for multichannel short range media transfer and storage
03/18/2004US20040055011 Apparatus and method for displaying a television video signal and data in a mobile terminal according to a mode thereof
03/18/2004US20040055010 E-commerce facilitation for broadcast services
03/18/2004US20040054862 Information recording medium having reproduction control program recorded thereon and reproduction control program
03/18/2004US20040054653 Method and equipment for managing interactions in the MPEG-4 standard