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20110085526 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK BASED CONTROL OF A SET-TOP BOX DEVICE - An exemplary method includes establishing, by a mobile phone device, a wireless local area network communication channel between the mobile phone device and a set-top box device, providing, by the mobile phone device, a graphical user interface for display on a display screen of the mobile phone device, the graphical user interface configured to facilitate inputting of one or more control commands by a user of the mobile phone device, and controlling, by the mobile phone device, at least one operation of the set-top box device via the wireless local area network communication channel in accordance with the one or more control commands. Corresponding methods and systems are also described. | 04-14-2011 |
20110289317 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTENT AGGREGATION IN SUPPORT OF VIRTUAL CHANNELS - An approach is provided for content aggregation in support of virtual channels. Query information and authentication information of a user are received from a media application associated with a set-top box. A query request is generated for media content from a content provider using the query information, the authentication information, and an identifier of a service provider. Transmission of the query request is initiated to the content provider system. One or more search results are received in response to the query request. Transmission of the one or more search results is initiated to the media application. | 11-24-2011 |
20120096501 | FRAME SHARING - A method including providing television content (TC) to a user; receiving a TC capture request; capturing TC frames based on the TC capture request; displaying to the user one or more TC frames included in the captured TC frames; receiving a user selection of one or more TC frames included in the displayed one or more TC frames; receiving a user selection of one or more destinations to send the selected one or more TC frames; and sending the selected one or more TC frames to the one or more destinations. | 04-19-2012 |
20120174145 | INTERACTIVE USER-PREDICTION OF CONTENT - A method including providing at least one of a television service or an Internet access service to a customer; generating predictive options pertaining to content delivered to the customer, wherein the predictive options correspond to possible future events that could occur with respect to the content; receiving a customer selection of one of the predictive options; determining whether the customer-selected predictive option matches an outcome with respect to the content; and assigning a score to the customer based on whether the selected predictive option successfully or unsuccessfully predicted the outcome. | 07-05-2012 |
20120227002 | Methods and Systems for Managing an e-Reader Interface - Exemplary methods and systems for managing an e-reader interface are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes an e-reader interface management system directing an e-reader device to display a plurality of graphical objects representative of a plurality of segments of an e-publication, detecting a user interaction with a graphical object within the plurality of graphical objects and representative of a segment within the plurality of segments, and directing the e-reader device to remove at least one other graphical object within the graphical objects from the display of the graphical objects, wherein the at least one other graphical object is representative of at least one other segment within the plurality of segments that is unrelated to the segment. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
20130024582 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY SWITCHING BETWEEN UNICAST AND MULTICAST DELIVERY OF MEDIA CONTENT IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Systems and methods for dynamically switching between unicast and multicast delivery of media content are disclosed. An exemplary method includes a user device 1) accessing, over a wireless network, a unicast stream carrying data representative of a media content program, 2) detecting, during the accessing of the unicast stream, an instruction to switch to a multicast stream carrying data representative of the media content program, and 3) switching, in response to the instruction, from the accessing of the unicast stream to accessing the multicast stream by way of the wireless network. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130042266 | EXPANDED MEDIA CONTENT ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one of many possible embodiments, an exemplary method includes an expansion media content processing device receiving media content in a format not supported by a set-top box to which the expansion media content processing device is communicatively connected by a local communication link, converting the media content from the format not supported by the set-top box to a format supported by the set-top box, and providing the media content in the format supported by the set-top box to the set-top box by way of the local communication link. In some examples, the method further includes the set-top box receiving and using the media content in the format supported by the set-top box to provide the media content to an output device for presentation. | 02-14-2013 |
20130125175 | DELIVERING VIDEO ON DEMAND (VOD) USING MOBILE MULTICAST NETWORKS - A system and method are provided for obtaining video content using wireless multicast for video content data in combination with wireless unicast for requests of the video content and transmissions of licenses to use the video content. A method can include: receiving an instruction to obtain particular content; sending a first wireless unicast signal requesting the particular content; receiving the obtained particular content in response to sending the first wireless unicast signal; obtaining a license for the particular content; and providing a notification that the particular content is available for display by a mobile device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130159150 | MOBILE DEVICE DATA METERING, BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL - A device receives data usage information associated with application server devices and user equipment, and determines time-based prices for data usage based on the data usage information. The time-based prices include at least a first price for data usage during a peak time period, and a second price, less than the first price, for data usage during a non-peak time period. The device also provides the time-based prices for data usage to the application server devices, and the application server devices provide data to the user equipment at different time-based prices depending on a time when the data is provided to the user equipment. | 06-20-2013 |
20130268645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB SERVICES MANAGEMENT - Disclosed is a system and method for managing web services. The described exemplary system and method provides an infrastructure for managing various aspects of publishing and using web services, such as logging, security, monitoring, SLA management, service level metrics and notification. | 10-10-2013 |
20140068678 | INTEGRATED VIDEO CONTENT - A method includes receiving a request, associated with a user profile, for an integrated video guide for a video service. The integrated video guide is time based, and the video service includes broadcast video content and video service selected video content. The video service selected video content is provided via unicast or multicast. The method includes identifying basic video channels that are provided to all subscribers of the video service, and identifying user selected channels that are provided based on the user profile. Broadcast channels that are included in the user selected channels are identified. Online channels that are included in the user selected channels are also identified. The method also includes presenting the basic video channels, the broadcast channels, and the online channels in a same manner in the integrated video guide. | 03-06-2014 |
20140195668 | MONITORING SYSTEM - A server is configured to receive information regarding a plurality of issues associated with a plurality of client devices. The server is configured further to analyze the plurality of issues. The server is configured further to generate a plurality of parameters based on analyzing the plurality of issues; and send the plurality of parameters to the plurality of client devices. | 07-10-2014 |
20140362694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY SWITCHING BETWEEN UNICAST AND MULTICAST DELIVERY OF MEDIA CONTENT IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Systems and methods for dynamically switching between unicast and multicast delivery of media content are disclosed. An exemplary method includes a user device 1) accessing, over a wireless network, a unicast stream carrying data representative of a media content program, 2) detecting, during the accessing of the unicast stream, an instruction to switch to a multicast stream carrying data representative of the media content program, and 3) switching, in response to the instruction, from the accessing of the unicast stream to accessing the multicast stream by way of the wireless network. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
20150020109 | MEDIA SERVICE USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary method includes a media service user interface system 1) providing a media service graphical user interface (“GUI”) for display, 2) detecting user input to launch a user interface customization mode, 3) launching the user interface customization mode, 4) receiving user input defining a customization of the GUI, 5) implementing the customization, and 6) exiting the user interface customization mode. In certain examples, the GUI may include a main menu bar that includes a set of menu objects representing a set of feature modules of the media service and a menu bar management object, the customization mode may be launched in response to a user selection of the menu bar management object included in the main menu bar, and the customization may be of the main menu bar. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
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20090031168 | Monitoring VRM-Induced Memory Errors - A method and system for improving Field Replacement Unit (FRU) isolation in memory sub-systems by monitoring Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) induced memory errors. A comparator compares the output voltage coming from the VRM to memory. If the comparator detects a VRM output voltage transient that is outside a rated threshold, then a counter is increased by one. If the counter exceeds a count threshold, a VRM error is posted. If a memory failure occurs within a predetermined period of time, then the VRM error pinpoints the VRM output voltage transient as being the likely cause of the memory failure. | 01-29-2009 |
20090168931 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JITTER COMPENSATION IN RECEIVER CIRCUITS USING NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PHASE SHIFTING TECHNIQUE BASED ON BIT HISTORY PATTERN - The present invention provides a simple, easy to implement method and apparatus to reduce jitter in a channel and expand the eye width and eye height of the eye pattern of the signal. The method and apparatus of the present invention reduces jitter specific to a channel in a high speed interface. The present invention utilizes a phasing shifting mechanism based on history of the incoming bits at the receiver. The input bits from the channel are shifted in time before getting to the receiver. This approach significantly reduces Intersymbol Interference (ISI) and deterministic jitter, thus opening up the eye width and eye height for a given interface. | 07-02-2009 |
20100252358 | Airflow Optimization and Noise Reduction in Computer Systems - In one embodiment, a fan is used to generate airflow through a computer chassis to a fan air inlet. An audible frequency component of the airflow is identified and selected. A sound wave is generated having a generated frequency equal to the selected audible frequency component of the airflow. The generated sound wave is introduced into the airflow with the generated frequency out of phase with the audible frequency component of the airflow. The magnitude of the generated frequency may be selected as a function of fan speed and/or air sensed pressure within the airflow. The frequency, phase, and magnitude of the generated sound wave may be selected and enforced by a baseboard management controller. | 10-07-2010 |
20110132648 | CHANNEL PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL LINES - A first via and a second via pass through a layer of a multi-layered circuit board. A first set of electrical transmission line segments, each having a first thickness, is aligned at a first area on the layer between the first and second vias. A second set of electrical transmission line segments, each having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness, are aligned at a second area that is offset to the first area and to the first and second vias. The first set of electrical transmission line segments is connected to the second set of electrical transmission line segments to form an electrical transmission line, which has an average impedance that matches a line impedance of a uniform thickness line. | 06-09-2011 |
20110133761 | QUALIFYING CIRCUIT BOARD MATERIALS - A test structure for testing electrical properties of a material comprises a first loop and a second loop, which are connected to form a closed test loop. A signal generator, for generating a test signal, is coupled to the first loop and the second loop. A signal propagation switching logic is coupled to the first loop and to the second loop for alternatingly flipping the test signal between the first and second loops, such that the test signal moves uninterrupted through the closed test loop. A probe logic detects any degradation of the test signal as the test signal travels along the closed test loop. | 06-09-2011 |
20110140709 | LOCATING SHORT CIRCUITS IN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - One embodiment provides a method of locating a short circuit in a printed circuit board. Test signals may be injected at different test points on the circuit board. The distance between each test point and the short circuit may be determined according to how long it takes for a signal reflection at the short circuit to propagate back to each test point. The distances between the various test points and the short circuit can be used to narrow the possible locations of the short circuit or even to pinpoint the location of the short circuit. | 06-16-2011 |
20110234238 | SIMULATION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD IMPEDANCE VARIATIONS AND CROSSTALK EFFECTS - A method for altering an impedance of a conductive pathway on a microelectronic package includes applying a magnetic field to the conductive pathway. The microelectronic package may be, for example, a printed circuit board. The method also includes controlling a magnitude of the magnetic field at the conductive pathway for altering the impedance of the conductive pathway. The magnetic field may be applied by, for example, an electromagnet or a permanent magnet. A magnetic field may also be applied for simulating crosstalk effects on a conductive pathway. | 09-29-2011 |
20110267783 | Circuit board having holes to increase resonant frequency of via stubs - A circuit board includes layers, a pair of vias filled with a conductive material and extending through the layers, first and second pairs of conductive signal paths, and holes extending at least partially through the layers and located between the pair of vias. The first pair of conductive paths is connected to the pair of vias within a first layer; the second pair of conductive paths is connected to the pair of vias within a second layer. The pair of vias has a pair of via stubs defined between the second layer and a bottom layer. A differential signal is to be transmitted between the first and second pairs of conductive signal paths via the pair of vias. The holes have a lower dielectric constant than the layers to increase a resonant frequency of the pair of via stubs beyond the frequency of the differential signal. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279138 | Identifying A Signal On A Printed Circuit Board Under Test - Identifying a signal on a printed circuit board (‘PCB’) under test, including a test probe with a radio transmitter and transmitter antenna, the test probe positioned with the transmitter antenna at a test point on the PCB, the test probe transmitting a radio signal; at least two radio receivers, each receiver having a receiver antenna, each receiver antenna positioned at predetermined, separate physical locations with respect to the PCB, the receivers coupled to at least one signal strength meter, each receiver receiving the transmitted radio signal; and a signal-identifying controller connected to the signal strength meter, the signal-identifying controller reading, from the signal strength meter, signal strengths of the transmitted radio signal as received at the radio receivers; determining, in dependence upon the read signal strengths, a test signal identifier; and displaying the test signal identifier. | 11-17-2011 |
20110286288 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF REFERENCE VOLTAGE IN A COMPUTER MEMORY SYSTEM - A method provides improved signal quality in a computer memory system. In one embodiment, a digital signal is generated having a voltage interpreted with respect to a reference voltage. The reference voltage is dynamically adjusted as a function of the traffic intensity at which the digital signal is directed to a particular receiver. A training phase may be performed for each DIMM of the memory system, to construct a lookup table correlating suitable reference voltages with different traffic intensities. The lookup table may be referenced during a subsequent execution phase, to dynamically select a reference voltage according to changing traffic intensity. The dynamically selected reference voltage value may be enforced by using transistors to selectively recruit resistors of a resistor network. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291688 | Identifying A Signal On A Printed Circuit Board Under Test - Apparatus and methods for identifying a signal on a printed circuit board (‘PCB’) under test, including an integrated circuit mounted on the PCB, the integrated circuit having a test signal generator that transmits a test signal to an output pin of the integrated circuit, with the output pin connected to a test point on the PCB; the integrated circuit also having signal identification logic that inserts into the test signal, an identifier of the signal; a test probe in contact with the test point; and a signal-identifying controller that receives the test signal and the identifier from the test probe and displays, in dependence upon the identifier, the identity of the signal. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303445 | Printed Circuit Board With Reduced Dielectric Loss - A printed circuit board (‘PCB’) with reduced dielectric loss, including conductive traces disposed upon layers of dielectric material, the layers of dielectric material including core layers and prepreg layers, one or more of the layers of dielectric material including pockets of air that reduce an overall relative dielectric constant of the PCB. | 12-15-2011 |
20120118622 | LAMINATE CAPACITOR STACK INSIDE A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY CAPACITANCE - An apparatus comprises a multi-layer printed circuit board having at least three conductor layers, a dielectric material layer between each of the conductor layers, and a laminate capacitor stack arranged transversely through the printed circuit board. The laminate capacitor stack comprises: (a) a plurality of conducting patches including a patch in a plurality of the conductor layers, wherein the plurality of patches are aligned in a stack with the dielectric material filling the space between adjacent patches; (b) a first conducting via interconnecting each patch in a first subset of the plurality of patches, wherein the first subset of the plurality of patches are coupled to one of the conductor layers that is at ground potential; and (c) a second conducting via interconnecting each patch in a second subset of the plurality of patches, wherein the second subset of the plurality of patches are coupled to one of the conductor layers that is at power potential, wherein the patches in the first subset are disposed in an alternating pattern with the patches in the second subset. | 05-17-2012 |
20120155527 | Common mode noise reduction within differential signal - A receiver circuit detects an eye margin within a differential signal having a true component and a complement component. A transmitter circuit adjusts a phase between the true component and the complement component of the differential signal, based on the eye margin, to improve the eye margin. Improving the eye margin results from a reduction in common mode noise within the differential signal | 06-21-2012 |
20120167033 | Controlling Plating Stub Reflections In A Chip Package - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for controlling plating stub reflections in a chip package. Embodiments include determining, by a resonance optimizer, performance characteristics of a bond wire, the bond wire connecting a chip to a substrate of a semiconductor chip mount; based on the performance characteristics of the bond wire, selecting, by the resonance optimizer, a line width for an open-ended plating stub, the open-ended plating stub extending from a signal interconnect of the substrate to a periphery of the substrate; and generating, by the resonance optimizer, a design of signal traces for the substrate, the signal traces including the open-ended plating stub with the selected line width. | 06-28-2012 |
20120215478 | QUALIFYING CIRCUIT BOARD MATERIALS - A test structure for testing electrical properties of a material comprises a first loop and a second loop, which are connected to form a closed test loop. A signal generator, for generating a test signal, is coupled to the first loop and the second loop. A signal propagation switching logic is coupled to the first loop and to the second loop for alternatingly flipping the test signal between the first and second loops, such that the test signal moves uninterrupted through the closed test loop. A probe logic detects any degradation of the test signal as the test signal travels along the closed test loop. | 08-23-2012 |
20120249162 | SIMULATION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD IMPEDANCE VARIATIONS AND CROSSTALK EFFECTS - A method for altering an impedance of a conductive pathway on a microelectronic package includes applying a magnetic field to the conductive pathway. The microelectronic package may be, for example, a printed circuit board. The method also includes controlling a magnitude of the magnetic field at the conductive pathway for altering the impedance of the conductive pathway. The magnetic field may be applied by, for example, an electromagnet or a permanent magnet. A magnetic field may also be applied for simulating crosstalk effects on a conductive pathway. | 10-04-2012 |
20130007356 | Assigning A Classification To A Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for assigning a classification to a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) are provided. Embodiments include determining, by a modifier, a classification of a DIMM; and providing a visual indication of the determined classification of the DIMM, including modifying, by the modifier, a top edge of a printed circuit board of the DIMM. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025119 | Printed Circuit Board With Reduced Dielectric Loss - A printed circuit board (‘PCB’) with reduced dielectric loss, including conductive traces disposed upon layers of dielectric material, the layers of dielectric material including core layers and prepreg layers, one or more of the layers of dielectric material including pockets of air that reduce an overall relative dielectric constant of the PCB. | 01-31-2013 |
20130086571 | Dynamically Updating Firmware In A Computing System - Dynamically updating firmware in a computing system, including: receiving, by a firmware update module, a request to update firmware in the computing system; receiving, by the firmware update module, a firmware update; storing, by the firmware update module, the firmware update into computer memory of the computing system; and initiating, by the firmware update module, a system management interrupt with the address in computer memory of the computing system at which the firmware update is stored. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097412 | Performing A Boot Sequence In A Multi-Processor System - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for performing a boot sequence in a multi-processor system are provided. Embodiments include: in response to detecting initiation of a boot sequence of the multi-processor system, initializing, by a bootstrap processor (BSP), BSP memory associated with the BSP and initializing, by an application processor, memory associated with the application processor; determining, by the BSP, whether the initialization of the BSP memory is completed; and if the initialization of the BSP memory is completed, loading, by the BSP, an operating system on the BSP memory regardless of whether the application processor has completed initialization of the memory associated with the application processor. | 04-18-2013 |
20130182511 | DIGITAL MEMORY SYSTEM THAT DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTS REFERENCE VOLTAGE AS A FUNCTION OF TRAFFIC INTENSITY - A digital memory system includes a memory controller having a driver configured for generating a digital signal. A memory module has a receiver in communication with the driver. The driver is configured for selectively directing the digital signal to the receiver of the memory module. A voltage control module is configured for determining a traffic intensity at which the digital signal is directed to the receiver and dynamically adjusting the reference voltage as a function of the traffic intensity at which the digital signal is directed to the receiver. | 07-18-2013 |
20130248236 | Circuit board having holes to increase resonant frequency of via stubs - A circuit board includes layers, a pair of vias filled with a conductive material and extending through the layers, first and second pairs of conductive signal paths, and holes extending at least partially through the layers and located between the pair of vias. The first pair of conductive paths is connected to the pair of vias within a first layer; the second pair of conductive paths is connected to the pair of vias within a second layer. The pair of vias has a pair of via stubs defined between the second layer and a bottom layer. A differential signal is to be transmitted between the first and second pairs of conductive signal paths via the pair of vias. The holes have a lower dielectric constant than the layers to increase a resonant frequency of the pair of via stubs beyond the frequency of the differential signal. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253935 | Indicating A Page Number Of An Active Document Page Within A Document - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for indicating a page number of an active document page within a document are provided. Embodiments include detecting, by a presentation controller, activation of a document page on a presentation device; in response to detecting the activation of the document page on the presentation device, tracking, by the presentation controller, an amount of time that the document page is consecutively active on the presentation device; determining, by the presentation controller, that the amount of time that the document page is consecutively active on the presentation device exceeds a predetermined threshold; and in response to determining that the predetermined threshold has been exceeded, providing to a target source, by the presentation controller, an output indicating a page number of the document page while the document page is active on the presentation device. | 09-26-2013 |
20130262912 | MANAGING HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF A COMPUTER NODE - A computer node includes an integrated management module, a field-programmable gate array, and a plurality of individual hardware devices. The integrated management module receives a user identification and identifies an associated hardware configuration, wherein the hardware configuration identifies hardware devices to be powered off. The integrated management module may instruct the field-programmable gate array to use switches to power off the identified hardware devices without powering off other hardware devices. Optionally, a default hardware configuration may be implemented in the absence | 10-03-2013 |
20130311761 | Intelligently Loading Legacy Option ROMs In A Computing System - Intelligently loading legacy option ROMs in a computing system, including: generating, by a legacy option ROM manager, an inventory for the computing system, wherein the inventory for the computing system identifies one or more devices in the computing system; determining, by the legacy option ROM manager for each option ROM available for loading, whether a device supported by the option ROM is included in the inventory for the computing system; responsive to determining that the device supported by the option ROM is not included in the inventory for the computing system, preventing the option ROM from being loaded into an option ROM address space; and responsive to determining that the device supported by the option ROM is included in the inventory for the computing system, enabling the option ROM to be loaded into the option ROM address space. | 11-21-2013 |
20140047226 | MANAGING HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF A COMPUTER NODE - A method and computer program product for configuring the hardware devices of a computer node are disclosed. The method comprises the computer node receiving a user identification, and identifying a hardware configuration of the computer node that is stored in association with the user identification, wherein the hardware configuration identifies a subset of the hardware devices within the computer node that are not to receive power. The hardware configuration may be stored in associated with the user identification, for example by an administrator during setup. In one option, the computer node receives the user identification during user logon to the computer node. The method further comprises controlling power to the hardware devices of the computer node to implement the identified hardware configuration without physically removing the subset of hardware devices. Power is provided to the computer node except for the subset of the hardware devices. | 02-13-2014 |
20140368182 | IDENTIFYING A SIGNAL ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD UNDER TEST - Apparatus and methods for identifying a signal on a printed circuit board (PCB) under test, including an integrated circuit mounted on the PCB, the integrated circuit having a test signal generator that transmits a test signal to an output pin of the integrated circuit, with the output pin connected to a test point on the PCB; the integrated circuit also having signal identification logic that inserts into the test signal, an identifier of the signal; a test probe in contact with the test point; and a signal-identifying controller that receives the test signal and the identifier from the test probe and displays, in dependence upon the identifier, the identity of the signal. | 12-18-2014 |