Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.

Other

Motorola Corporation

Kevin Barry

Wade Chandler

Dean J Drulias

Peter Clem

Carrie Pierce

Vinaya Verghese

Robert Martin

Jeannie Adair

Graham Cole

Michael Donovan

George Song

Tim Harty

Sarah Williams

Deborah Cliburn

Ali Moore

Steven Horvath

Glenn K Lubin

Russell J Lund

Thomas J Karbowski

The non-linear program planner, preparation, and delivery system performs multiplatform planning and scheduling across multiple content delivery platforms. The system coordinates planning to deliver high-quality video content in a very efficient and scalable manner. The system includes automated avails and other processes that increases the accuracy of the information provided to distribution partners. The system checks on content rights and incorporates metadata structures that facilitate delivery of content to a wide range of distribution channels. The invention increases accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of content delivered to partners and allows providers to generate revenue from online (non-linear) platforms and over the top (OTT) video services.

Non-linear program planner, preparation, and delivery system

The non-linear content scheduling and encoding (recording) system provides a highly automated file-based video-on-demand (VOD) publishing workflow. The system includes content-provider scheduling and broadcast programming for encoding, editing, and distribution of video assets (e.g., episodes). The invention effectively scales VOD production and allows broadcasters to use the same schedule and sources as their traditional playout operation to quickly and efficiently produce VOD deliverables with all the correct metadata. The systems of the invention process content at significantly faster rates than traditional, real-time VOD generation. The systems provide program management and incorporate traffic system ad components within fully integrated VOD publishing. The systems enable automatic retrieval of sources for VOD generation from generic storage, video servers, non-linear editing systems, archiving systems, content delivery systems, data or video tapes, as well as from live video sources.

Non-linear C3 content scheduling and encoding methods

Non-linear C3 content scheduling and encoding system

A communications system provides subfleet calls for both voice and data communications using a secondary identification (301, 303, 305, 307, 309) incorporating a plurality of subfleets in a hierarchical arrangement. A message including the secondary identification (301, 303, 305, 307, 309) is transmitted to a communication unit (117) having a stored secondary identification (301, 303, 305, 307, 309). If the transmitted secondary identification sufficiently matches the stored secondary identification, the communication unit (117) responds to the instructions in the transmitted message.

Secondary ID usage in a subfleet call

A lumbar support heating/cooling support belt is adapted to be worn over the lumbar spine and around the back of the user for back pain. The support has one pocket in the lower back section of the support. The pocket is capable of removably receiving a packet to create a thermal change in the pocket or provide air or foam rubber packets for support. There is an optional secondary support that runs over and attaches to the primary support. This provides additional desired muscular support by tightly or snugly adjusting via Velcro attachments around the back and sides. Then there are two criss-cross supports over the outer primary support which provide optional stiffness if desired by user. The two criss-cross supports both have an attached pocket which can house plastic or metal stays for even more support. This support provides the user many options and combinations in which to wear the support using all or some of the optional supports. The user also has the option to use one of various therapeutic devices at the same time. The wearer can use this support in any way or combination which best supports or controls his or her back pain.

Lumbar support therapeutic heat/cooling/air pillow belt

A therapeutic garment is adapted to be worn on a human torso for therapeutic treatment of back pain. The garment has at least one pocket in the lower back section of the garment. The pocket is capable of removably receiving a packet to create a thermal change in the pocket. The distance between the pocket and the upper back section of the garment is adjustable so that the garment can be used by persons of different torso length.

Therapeutic garment

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Kevin Barry