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20110304542 | MULTI PURPOSE REMOTE CONTROL WITH DISPLAY - A device for remotely controlling a media device is provided. A related system and method is included. The device includes a body, circuitry and multiple control input mechanisms generating and sending control signals to a media device by wireless communications. The multiple control input mechanisms include a keyboard, mouse, directional pad and various keys for selecting and controlling modes of the remote control device and the appearance and movement of images displayed on the display of the media device. The device further includes its own display for displaying entries to the keyboard of the device concurrently with engaging the keys, such as when a user enters the name of a command, program, address or search string. The display further includes a light sensitive display for illumination of a backlight when the ambient light goes below a certain threshold. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306423 | MULTI PURPOSE WIRELESS GAME CONTROL CONSOLE - A remote control game console device for remotely controlling a media device is provided. A related system and method is included. The device includes a body, circuitry and multiple control input mechanisms that generate and send control signals to a media device by wireless communications. The multiple control input mechanisms include a keyboard, mouse, directional pad, joystick, motion sensor and other controls for selecting and controlling modes of the remote control device and for controlling the play of games on the media device. The remote console further provides a system and method for controlling video games with a single remote, wireless controller in multiple modes and combinations across a broad range of games. | 12-15-2011 |
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20110126074 | TRANSPORT NETWORK SYSTEM WITH TRANSPARENT TRANSPORT AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of manufacture a transport network system includes: receiving input data having an input encoding; generating encoded data, having a transcode encoding, from the input data; generating an error correction redundancy for the encoded data; and sending an output frame, having the encoded data and the error correction redundancy, for increasing a net coding gain of the output frame based on the transcode encoding and the error correction redundancy. | 05-26-2011 |
20110317721 | DIFFERENTIAL DELAY COMPENSATION - In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a plurality of data frames representing at least one virtually concatenated data stream, storing the plurality of data frames in a memory; and recording, for each of a plurality of data frames, a physical write address that indicates a position in the memory and a virtual write address that includes a multiframe indicator and a byte number indicator. | 12-29-2011 |
20120269511 | SIGNAL FORMAT CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Signal format conversion apparatus and methods involve converting data signals between a first signal format associated with a first reference clock rate and a second signal format that is different from the first signal format and is associated with a second reference clock rate different from the first reference clock rate. A period of the second signal format is changed to match a period of a third signal format by controlling a synchronized second reference clock rate that is applied in converting data signals between the first signal format and the second signal format. The synchronized second reference clock rate is different from the second reference clock rate and is synchronized with a third reference clock rate. The third reference clock rate is associated with the third signal format. Such synchronization simplifies conversion of signals between the second and third signal formats. | 10-25-2012 |
20130100832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCOUNTING FOR TIME THAT A PACKET SPENDS IN TRANSIT THROUGH A TRANSPARENT CLOCK - Despite a recent revision, IEEE 1588™-2008 does not provide a complete implementation for PTP (precision time protocol) that accounts for variable delays introduced by network components. According to a broad aspect, the present disclosure provides implementations that account for variable delays introduced by network components. Therefore, the amount of time that a packet spends in transit through a transparent clock can be accounted for. According to another broad aspect, there is provided a master-slave mode that allows a transparent clock to function as a master or a slave to another clock. | 04-25-2013 |
20130305010 | DIFFERENTIAL DELAY COMPENSATION - In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a plurality of data frames representing at least one virtually concatenated data stream, storing the plurality of data frames in a memory; and recording, for each of a plurality of data frames, a physical write address that indicates a position in the memory and a virtual write address that includes a multiframe indicator and a byte number indicator. | 11-14-2013 |
20140164546 | Reducing Delay and Delay Variation in a Buffer in Network Communications - There are disclosed systems and methods for reducing the average delay and the average delay variation of network communication data in a buffer. The buffer comprises a plurality of memory entries, and associated with the buffer is a read point and a write pointer. The buffer has a depth defined as the number of memory entries in the buffer between the memory entry pointed to by the read pointer and the memory entry pointed to by the write pointer. In one embodiment, at least one of the read pointer and the write pointer is initially set to establish the depth of the buffer to be a first value. The variation of the depth of the buffer is then monitored for a predetermined period of time as network communication data flows through the buffer. The depth of the buffer is then reduced based upon this monitoring. | 06-12-2014 |
20140270780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION OVER A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - There are various drawbacks by using existing OTN (Optical Transport Network) frames for communication between OTN cards. Such drawbacks might for example include high latency, low robustness, and/or high coding rate. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods are provided for modifying an OTN frame (or creating a new frame with data from the OTN frame) prior to transmission by an OTL (Optical channel Transport Lane) in order to address some or all of the foregoing drawbacks. Note that this embodiment can make use of existing hardware (e.g. hardware used for generating the OTN frame, and the OTL used for transmission). | 09-18-2014 |
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20090056023 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICAL PATIENT TABLE - A patient table includes a cradle for slidably receiving a board carrying a patient, a cradle supporting member for slidably receiving the cradle, a locker for preventing the board from sliding off the cradle, and a stopper for preventing the cradle from sliding off the cradle supporting member. A method of transferring a patient to an imaging system from a second table uses the patient table to move the board from the second table to the patient table to the imaging system. An RF coil system usable with the table includes a coil, a coil cable, an intermediate box for receiving the coil cable, and a system cable extending from the intermediate box and connected to the imaging system. | 03-05-2009 |
20110241683 | MULTI-CHANNEL BREAST MRI RADIO FREQUENCY RECEIVER COIL - A system and method for breast imaging is disclosed. The system is constructed as a modular RF coil system for an MR imaging apparatus and includes a fitted coil former constructed to have a shape and size so as to substantially conform to a breast of a patient to be imaged and a receiver coil array positioned on the fitted coil former and having a plurality of receiver coils arranged to form a coil array. At least one of a size of each of the plurality of receiver coils and a number of the plurality of receiver coils is based on a size of the fitted coil former. Based on its coil arrangement and its proximity to the breasts of the patient to be imaged, the receiver coil array of the modular RF coil system is capable of receiving MR data for parallel imaging. | 10-06-2011 |
20110248712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING PREAMPLIFIER FEEDBACK FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A system and method for generating preamplifier feedback in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems are provided. A preamplifier arrangement for the MRI system includes a plurality of preamplifiers with each of the preamplifiers connected to a different channel of a multi-channel coil array of the MRI system. The preamplifier arrangement further includes a feedback network connected to each of the plurality of preamplifiers with each of the feedback networks configured to generate negative feedback at one or more oscillation frequencies. | 10-13-2011 |
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20090284664 | COMBINED TELEPHONE/TV REMOTE CONTROL - When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone. | 11-19-2009 |
20090328127 | System and method for implementing a personal information mode in an electronic device - A system and method for implementing a personal information mode in a television device includes personal information data that is selectably accessed from at least one remote information source. A display of the television device is configured to display a personal information interface to a system user. A personal information module of the television then automatically displays the personal information to the system user on the personal information interface. | 12-31-2009 |
20100118193 | HDMI SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COUPLING OF CONSUMER ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND/OR NON-CONSUMER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES IN AN AUDIO/VISUAL ENVIRONMENT - A switching module, system and method facilitate communications between one or more non-CEC enabled devices and a television of an audio/visual (A/V) system. The switching module is able to accommodate both Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) enabled and non-CEC enabled devices for communication with the television. In response to user control of a user interface of the switching module, when a non-CEC enabled device is coupled to the switching module, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) input port of the HDMI switching module is selected and a default HDMI device type and corresponding HDMI logic address is set for the non-CEC enabled device. This information is displayed for the user by the television. | 05-13-2010 |
20100289666 | BEZEL ILLUMINATION FOR DIGITAL DEVICES - First, a user may select an illumination color for a bezel framing a display of an electronics device. Second, the illumination of a digital picture frame may be established based on sensed motion nearby and/or ambient light. Third, the color of a user interface presented on a display can be established to match the color of the room in which the display is disposed, as indicated by colorimetry from a camera. | 11-18-2010 |
20100289942 | FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING EXPOSURE - A processor disposed inside of a display device analyzes the image received by a camera mounted on the display device to determine the optimum output intensity of a light source also mounted on the display device. | 11-18-2010 |
20100289957 | Bezel Color Coordination - A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV. | 11-18-2010 |
20110051019 | EDGE LIGHTING CONTROL - An edge lighting control for a television set. A television set includes a display, an edge lighting bezel surrounding the display, a processor, and a memory component. The edge lighting bezel is operable to output light and its operation is user controllable, e.g., interaction between a GUI and a remote control. The processor controls the operation of the edge lighting bezel, e.g., dimming the output light and its color pattern, in response to user input. The memory component stores instructions and data for controlling the operation of the edge lighting bezel when processed by the processor. The edge lighting bezel may include a ring of light emitting diodes (LEDs) surrounding the display and a light pipe surrounding the ring. The ring is operable to emit light responsive to the user input and the light pipe is operable to transmit light emitted from the ring. | 03-03-2011 |
20110140840 | User personalization with bezel-displayed identification - An identity of a person proximate to a display device is determined by an identity profile controller. The identity profile controller determines whether a configured viewing profile exists for the person. Upon determining that the configured viewing profile exists for the person, the identity profile controller instructs a bezel display controller to display a profile identifier associated with the configured viewing profile via a two-dimensional light-emitting diode (LED) array located within a bezel of the display device outside of the display area of the display. The identity profile controller automatically adjusts display device settings for the display device based upon the configured viewing profile. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141358 | Illuminated bezel information display - A configured display mode is determined for a two-dimensional light-emitting diode (LED) array located within a bezel of the display device outside of the display area of the display. Information associated with the configured display mode is retrieved for the two-dimensional LED array. The information associated with the configured display mode is displayed via the two-dimensional LED array. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 06-16-2011 |
20110174938 | Modular Low Profile Swivel Mechanism - A swivel mechanism, comprising a base configured to be attached to a screen and further configured to rotate with the screen as the screen is rotated, a hub configured to fit into the base and remain stationary as the screen and the base are rotated and two springs configured to be set into the hub and configured to compress to provide a resistance torque as the screen is rotated. | 07-21-2011 |
20110242439 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TELEVISION AND CONTROL UNIT MOUNT - An apparatus for providing a television and control unit mount. The apparatus comprises a television display, a control unit, and a mount. The mount attaches the television display to a wall and provides a base for the control unit when the television display is coupled to a pedestal mount. | 10-06-2011 |
20110279731 | BEZEL COLOR COORDINATION - A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV. | 11-17-2011 |
20130148034 | COMBINED TELEPHONE/ TV REMOTE CONTROL - When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone. | 06-13-2013 |
20150255932 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR SHOCK PROOF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - Systems and methods for providing electrical power from an electrical outlet. In some embodiments, an electrical outlet for providing high voltage power to a device includes power input terminals for connection to a high voltage power source, and at least one power output socket configured to receive a plug configured to receive high voltage power. The outlet may also include a shock-proof circuit connected to the at least one power output socket, a communication circuit configured, and a processor coupled to the communication circuit and the shock-proof circuit, the processor and the shock-proof circuit collectively configured to determine when to provide high voltage power to the at least one power output socket based on a sensed condition, and the processor and the communication circuit collectively configured to communicate information relating to an operation aspect of the electrical outlet with a remote computing device. | 09-10-2015 |